First Known Use: 1646
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1pictorial
adjective pic·to·ri·al \pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\
: of or relating to painting or drawing
: having or using pictures
Full Definition of PICTORIAL
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: of or relating to a painter, a painting, or the painting or drawing of pictures <pictorial perspective>
2
a : of, relating to, or consisting of pictures <pictorial records> b : illustrated by pictures <pictorial weekly> c : consisting of or displaying the characteristics of pictographs d : suggesting or conveying visual images <pictorial poetry>
— pic·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb
— pic·to·ri·al·ness noun
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Origin of PICTORIAL
Late Latin pictorius, from Latin pictor painter — more at picturesque
2pictorial
noun
Definition of PICTORIAL
: a periodical having much pictorial matter
First Known Use of PICTORIAL
1844
PICTORIAL Defined for Kids
pictorial
adjective pic·to·ri·al \pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\
Definition of PICTORIAL for Kids
1
: of or relating to pictures <pictorial art>
2
: having or using pictures <a pictorial magazine>
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