The picture of Meaning in English
expression
thuh PIK-chur uhv
thuh PIK-chuh ov
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is a perfect example or representation of a particular quality or type.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in positive or neutral contexts, e.g., 'the picture of health.' Can describe appearance or character. Usually followed by a noun ('the picture of innocence'). Not literal; it's a metaphor.
Spanish: el vivo retrato de - el ejemplo perfecto dePortuguese (BR): a cara de - o retrato de - o exemplo perfeito dePortuguese (PT): a cara de - o retrato de - o exemplo perfeito deChinese (Simplified): 典型代表 - 完美写照Chinese (Traditional): 典型代表 - 完美寫照Hindi: जीता-जागता उदाहरण - सजीव चित्रArabic: الصورة الحية لـ - المثال الحي لـBengali: একটি নিখুঁত উদাহরণ - উজ্জ্বল নমুনাRussian: воплощение - олицетворениеJapanese: 象徴（しょうちょう） - 完璧な例Vietnamese: hình mẫu - hình ảnh điển hìnhKorean: 전형 - 완벽한 예Turkish: örneği - simgesiUrdu: اچھا نمونہ - مکمل مثالIndonesian: gambaran sempurna - contoh nyata
Example Sentences
She is the picture of health.
basic
Her garden is the picture of beauty.
basic
The new baby is the picture of happiness.
basic
Despite her age, she's still the picture of elegance.
natural
Wow, your living room is the picture of comfort!
natural
That dog is the picture of loyalty, always waiting for its owner.
natural