Need another word for Describing? Use these synonyms of Describing from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
characterizing
portraying
depicting
outlining
detailing
explaining
illustrating
defining
summarizing
narrating
recounting
relating
reporting
chronicling
recording
specifying
expounding
elaborating
enlarging
expanding
amplifying
dilating
expatiating
particularizing
individualizing
personalizing
typifying
representing
symbolizing
metaphorizing
allegorizing
commenting
annotating
interpreting
construing
rendering
translating
transcribing
paraphrasing
rephrasing
restating
reiterating
rewording
reformulating
reinterpreting
Meaning of Describing
The primary meaning of "describing" is to give a detailed account or representation of something.
Definitions
- To give a detailed account or representation of something in words or images
- * To characterize or portray someone or something using words or other forms of expression
- * To provide a detailed explanation or interpretation of something
Etymology of Describing
The word "describing" originates from the Old French word "descrivere," which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "down" or "thoroughly") and "scribere" (meaning "to write")
Historically, the word "describing" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to write down" or "to portray in words"
Example Uses
- The artist spent hours describing the landscape in vivid detail
- * The professor was describing the historical context of the novel when the class ended
- * The travel brochure describes the hotel as a luxurious resort with breathtaking views