description

Meaning

A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

a spoken or written representation or account of someone or something

Example Sentences

His description was vivid.

The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect to the police officer.

The witness gave a detailed description of the suspect.

Example Expressions

beyond description

Synonyms

explanation, account, portrayal, depiction, representation

Entry 1

explanation, account, portrayal, depiction

Entry 2

account, explanation, depiction, portrayal

Entry 3

explanation, portrayal, depiction, account, representation

Antonyms

concealment, omission, silence, misrepresentation, distortion

Entry 1

concealment, omission, silence

Entry 2

misrepresentation, distortion, concealment

Entry 3

silence, concealment

Collocations

detailed description, job description, physical description, vivid description

Entry 2

detailed description, job description, physical description

Entry 3

detailed description, vivid description, job description