C1noun 3K

Imagery

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/"]/

Meaning of Imagery

language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening

In simple words: Descriptive language that creates pictures in your mind.

Imagery in a sentence

• poetic imagery
• He evokes complex imagery with a single well-placed word.
• Illustration may come between the text and the reader's own mental imagery.
• The poem is full of religious imagery.
• satellite imagery *(= for example, photographs of the earth taken from space)*
• She worked on the computer-generated imagery for the movie.
• The team used aerial imagery to recreate the scene.
• The cartoons featured racist and insensitive imagery.
• Visual imagery is very compelling.
• The montages contain vivid and disturbing imagery.

How to use Imagery

Use 'imagery' in discussions about poetry or literature when talking about vivid descriptions. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words suffice.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagining a picture in your mind helps to remember 'imagery'. Think: 'I-mage in my brain'.

Related words

Collocations with Imagery

• evocative
• graphic
• powerful
• draw on
• employ
• use
• evocative
• graphic
• powerful
• draw on
• employ
• use

Synonyms for Imagery

• visualization
• description
• representation
• depiction
• illustration

Opposites of Imagery

• reality
• plainness
• literalness

Common mistakes with Imagery

• Confused with 'imagination' - they are different; 'imagery' is more about sensory detail.
• Using 'imagery' when describing literal images instead of figurative language.
• Mixing up 'imaginary' and 'imagery'; 'imaginary' refers to something that is not real.

Frequently asked questions about Imagery

What does Imagery mean?

Descriptive language that creates pictures in your mind.

What is the definition of Imagery?

language that produces pictures in the minds of people reading or listening

How do you use Imagery in a sentence?

poetic imagery

Can you give another example of Imagery?

He evokes complex imagery with a single well-placed word.

What are synonyms for Imagery?

Common alternatives include visualization, description, representation, depiction, illustration.

What is the opposite of Imagery?

Opposite meanings include reality, plainness, literalness.

What words go with Imagery?

It commonly pairs with evocative, graphic, powerful, draw on, employ, use, evocative, graphic, powerful, draw on, employ, use.

What are common mistakes when using Imagery?

Confused with 'imagination' - they are different; 'imagery' is more about sensory detail. Using 'imagery' when describing literal images instead of figurative language. Mixing up 'imaginary' and 'imagery'; 'imaginary' refers to something that is not real.

How do you pronounce Imagery?

US: /["/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Imagery?

Use 'imagery' in discussions about poetry or literature when talking about vivid descriptions. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words suffice.

What CEFR level is Imagery?

"Imagery" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.