character sketch

noun

: a sketch devoted to an analysis or representation of a character especially of peculiar, eccentric, or strongly marked individuality or to a description stressing the character of a place

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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character sketch

noun

: a short written piece describing a character