imagery
/ˈɪmɪdʒri/
EN
Visually descriptive or figurative language used to create mental pictures, or a collection of images generally
The poet uses natural imagery to convey a sense of peace in the poem.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'imagerie', from Old French, which comes from Latin 'imago' meaning 'image, likeness'. It entered common usage in English around the 14th century.
Translations
简体中文
繁體中文
意象,形象化描述,圖像集
日本語
イメージ,意象,比喩的描写
한국어
심상,이미지,비유적 묘사
Deutsch
Bildsprache,Vorstellungskraft,Bildmaterial
Español
imaginario,imágenes,lenguaje descriptivo
Português
imagética,imagens,linguagem descritiva
Français
imagerie,langage figuré,description visuelle
Tiếng Việt
hình ảnh,ngôn ngữ tả thực,ý tượng
Related Words
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