IELTS description Definition A spoken or written portrayal of someone or something. Example "The police issued a description of the suspect." Sign in to save IELTS Quiz → ← descent descry → Study tips featuring "description" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Related words TOEFL brighten IELTS startle GRE abide SAT abnormal TOEFL aboard TOEFL abolition IELTS upward TOEFL abort IELTS abortion SAT abrupt SAT absence TOEFL absent