pictorial
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pɪkˈtɔːrɪəl/
KK: /pɪkˈtɔrɪəl/
adjective
Definition
Related to or made up of pictures; often used to describe something that is illustrated or visually represented.
Example
The book provided a pictorial guide to the city's history.
Conversation
Have you seen the new book about art history?
No, I haven't! Is it interesting?
Yes, it has a lot of pictorial examples that make it easier to understand.
That sounds great! I love when books include visuals.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
illustrative
graphic
visual
Antonyms
nonvisual
textual
verbal
noun
Definition
A publication that contains many pictures or illustrations, often focusing on visual content rather than text.
Example
The magazine is a popular pictorial that features stunning photography and artwork.
Conversation
Have you seen that new pictorial magazine they just released?
Yeah, it's full of amazing photographs and articles.
I love how they combine visuals with stories in a pictorial format.
Root Explanation
Pictorial → It is formed from "pictus" (meaning painted) and "-orial" (meaning relating to). The word "pictorial" refers to something that is related to or resembling a picture or painting.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'painted' ('pictus') and how it relates to images or pictures — that's what pictorial means.
Visually Confused Words
unpictorial
piscatorial
tinctorial
proctorial
epichorial
victoria
pectoral
unpictorially