imagery
|im-a-ger-y|
B2
/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/
visual representation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imagery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'imagerie', where 'image' meant 'likeness or picture'.
Historical Evolution
'imagerie' transformed into the Middle English word 'ymagerie', and eventually became the modern English word 'imagery'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the art of making images', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visually descriptive language'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
The novel is rich in imagery, painting vivid pictures of the landscape.
Synonyms
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