I. pik-ˈtȯr-ē-əl adjective
Etymology: Late Latin pictorius, from Latin pictor painter — more at picturesque
Date: 1646
1. : 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
II. noun
Date: 1844
: a periodical having much pictorial matter