Definitions

1. noun

The art or technique of creating vivid mental images in the form of words.

“The poet’s use of imagery helped readers to visualize the scene more vividly.”

2. noun

The collection of images or impressions of a particular place or region.

“The photographer’s collection of imagery from the city was published in a book.”

3. noun

Figurative language, especially in poetry or literature, that appeals to the senses.

“The poem’s imagery drew the reader into a world of fantasy and imagination.”

4. noun

The mental images or impressions that are created in the mind, especially in response to language or description.

“The writer’s imagery helped the reader to visualize the characters and setting more clearly.”

5. verb

To create or describe vivid mental images, especially in writing or speaking.

“The poet imagined the scene and then wrote it down in vivid imagery.”

6. verb

To picture or represent something in the mind, especially as a result of language or description.

“The reader’s imagination was sparked by the author’s vivid imagery.”