Imagery

Pronunciation: /ˈɪm.ə.dʒər.i/

Definitions of imagery

noun the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys looking at the colorful imagery in children's books.

A2 The artist used vivid imagery to bring the painting to life.

B1 The poet's use of sensory imagery made the reader feel like they were in the scene.

B2 The filmmaker's use of visual and auditory imagery created a powerful emotional impact.

C1 The novel is praised for its rich and complex imagery that adds depth to the story.

C2 The playwright's masterful use of imagery created a multi-layered experience for the audience.

Examples of imagery in a Sentence

formal The poet's use of vivid imagery painted a detailed picture in the reader's mind.

informal The movie had some amazing imagery that made it visually stunning.

slang The video game's graphics and imagery were off the charts.

figurative Her words created a powerful imagery of a storm brewing in the distance.

Grammatical Forms of imagery

• past tense: imagined
• plural: imagery
• comparative: more imagery
• superlative: most imagery
• present tense: imagines
• future tense: will imagine
• perfect tense: have imagined
• continuous tense: is imagining
• singular: imagery
• positive degree: imagery
• infinitive: to imagine
• gerund: imagining
• participle: imagined

Origin and Evolution of imagery

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imagery' originated from the Latin word 'imago', meaning 'image' or 'representation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to refer to mental images or representations, 'imagery' has evolved to encompass a broader range of visual descriptions and figurative language in literature and art.