imagery
The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objectsThe work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects.
» Govind's company creates computer-generated imagery for blockbuster films.
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6 senses(countable, uncountable)The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects.
(countable, uncountable)Imitation work.
(countable, uncountable)Images in general, or en masse.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)Unreal show; imitation; appearance.
(countable, uncountable)The work of the imagination or fancy; false ideas; imaginary phantasms.
Einbildung, Geschöpf der Einbildung, Hirngespinst
(countable, uncountable)Rhetorical decoration in writing or speaking; vivid descriptions presenting or suggesting images of sensible objects; figures in discourse.
Bildersprache
- the ability to form mental images of things or events
Examples
6 sentencesGovind's company creates computer-generated imagery for blockbuster films.
The poem relies heavily on imagery associated with night.
The careful use of evocative imagery is an important part of building a successful advertising campaign.
ruАккуратное использование вызывающих воспоминания образов является важной частью для образования успешной рекламной кампании. — maks
Imagery makes poetry vivid.
The space telescope's iconic imagery has redefined our view of the universe and our place in time and space.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.
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Forms
plural: imageriesSynonyms
3 synonyms- the ability to form mental images of things or events:imaginationimagingmental imagery
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable