To delineate means to portray or sketch. Jane Austen effectively delineates characters using minimal descriptive phrases.
To delineate means to portray, depict, or sketch. Jane Austen skillfully delineates characters with few phrases.
| Word | delineate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | portray; depict; sketch. |
| Sentence | Using only a few descriptive phrases, Jane Austen delineates the character of Mr. Collins so well that we can predict his every move. |
| Related Words | delineation, N. |
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