Pronunciation: //
noun a visual image that persists after a stimulus has been removed
A1 When you stare at a bright light and then close your eyes, you may see an afterimage.
A2 Afterimages can be caused by looking at a screen for too long.
B1 The afterimage of the sun lingered in her vision after she looked away.
B2 Staring at a colorful painting can leave an afterimage that lasts for a few seconds.
C1 The artist used afterimages in his work to create a sense of movement and depth.
C2 Afterimages can be manipulated by changing the colors and patterns in the visual stimulus.
adjective relating to or being an afterimage
A1 The afterimage of the bright light stayed in my vision for a few seconds.
A2 She closed her eyes and saw an afterimage of the sunset.
B1 The afterimage effect can be reduced by looking at a neutral-colored surface.
B2 After staring at the screen for too long, I started seeing afterimages.
C1 The artist used afterimage techniques to create a sense of movement in the painting.
C2 The photographer captured the afterimage of the fireworks in a stunning photograph.
formal The afterimage of the bright light lingered in his vision for a few moments.
informal I kept seeing afterimages of the fireworks in my eyes after the show.
slang Dude, I swear I saw some trippy afterimages after staring at that neon sign for too long.
figurative The afterimage of her smile stayed with him long after she had left.
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