Imagery: meaning, definitions and examples
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imagery
[ ˈɪmɪdʒəri ]
in art
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Synonyms
figurative language, visual language, visual representation
Examples of usage
- Her poetry is known for its vivid imagery.
- The novel is praised for its powerful imagery.
in psychology
The formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things.
Synonyms
imaginal exposure, mental imagery, visualization
Examples of usage
- The therapy focuses on using imagery to help patients relax.
- He uses imagery techniques to visualize his goals.
Translations
Translations of the word "imagery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imagética
🇮🇳 चित्रण
🇩🇪 Bildsprache
🇮🇩 gambaran
🇺🇦 образність
🇵🇱 obrazowanie
🇯🇵 イメージ
🇫🇷 imagerie
🇪🇸 imágenes
🇹🇷 görüntüleme
🇰🇷 이미지
🇸🇦 تصوير
🇨🇿 imagery
🇸🇰 imaginárnosť
🇨🇳 意象
🇸🇮 imaginarij
🇮🇸 myndmál
🇰🇿 бейнелеу
🇬🇪 სურათები
🇦🇿 təsvirlər
🇲🇽 imágenes
Word origin
The word 'imagery' originated from the Old French 'imagerie' and Latin 'imaginarius', both meaning 'pertaining to images'. The term has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent both visual language in art and mental imagery in psychology.
See also: images.