Antonyms for depictive
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-pikt |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɪkt |
Definition of depictive
Origin :- early 15c., from Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine," from de- "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" (see paint (v.)). Related: Depicted; depicting.
- As in representative : adj characteristic, typical
- As in delineative : adj descriptive
- As in descriptive : adj explanatory
Synonyms for depictive
- adumbrative
- anecdotic
- archetypal
- characteristic
- characterizing
- circumstantial
- classic
- classical
- classificatory
- clear
- definitive
- delineative
- depictive
- describing
- designating
- detailed
- eloquent
- emblematic
- evocative
- exemplary
- explicative
- expository
- expressive
- extended
- graphic
- ideal
- identifying
- illuminating
- illuminative
- illustrative
- indicative
- interpretive
- lifelike
- model
- narrative
- particularized
- pictorial
- picturesque
- presentational
- prototypal
- prototypical
- quintessential
- rep
- representative
- revealing
- specific
- symbolic
- symbolical
- true to life
- vivid
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