Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌɪmɪdʒɪz/
noun visual images that persist after a stimulus has been removed
A1 Afterimages are the images you see when you close your eyes after staring at a bright light.
A2 Afterimages can sometimes be caused by looking at a very bright screen for too long.
B1 The phenomenon of afterimages is often studied in the field of psychology.
B2 Artists sometimes use afterimages to create optical illusions in their work.
C1 Research has shown that afterimages can be influenced by various factors such as the duration of exposure to light.
C2 Neuroscientists have conducted experiments to better understand the neural mechanisms behind the perception of afterimages.
adjective describing the images that are seen after looking at a bright light or intense stimulus
A1 Afterimages can appear when you stare at a bright light and then look away.
A2 The afterimages of the fireworks lingered in her vision long after the show ended.
B1 The artist used afterimages to create a sense of movement in the painting.
B2 The photographer captured the afterimages of the sunset reflecting on the water.
C1 The afterimages of the neon lights danced before her eyes, creating a mesmerizing effect.
C2 The afterimages of the city skyline at night were etched into his memory, haunting him with their beauty.
formal Afterimages are visual perceptions that remain in the eyes after staring at a bright light.
informal I keep seeing afterimages of the sun after staring at it for too long.
slang Those afterimages are tripping me out, man.
figurative The memories of her laughter lingered in his mind like afterimages.
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