— pictorially , adv. — pictorialness , n.
/pik tawr"ee euhl, -tohr"ee euhl/ , adj.
1. pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
2. illustrated by or containing pictures: a pictorial history.
3. of or pertaining to the art of painting and drawing pictures, the pictures themselves, or their makers: the pictorial masterpieces of the Renaissance.
4. having or suggesting the visual appeal or imagery of a picture: a pictorial metaphor.
n.
5. a periodical in which pictures constitute an important feature.
6. a magazine feature that is primarily photographic.
[ 1640-50; pictori ( us ) of painting ( pic -, var. s. of pingere to PAINT + - torius -TORY 1 ) + -AL 1 ]
Syn. 4. picturesque, vivid, striking, telling.