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The entertainment world, television, movies, social media, YouTube stuff, we're so bombarded with so much imagery and such a great sense of inhumanity, and there is a coarseness, a coarsening of interaction.
Steven Bochco

Meaning of "imagery" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IMAGERY

imagery  [ˈɪmɪdʒrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMAGERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Imagery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IMAGERY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Imagery

Imagery, in a literary text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work.

Definition of imagery in the English dictionary

The first definition of imagery in the dictionary is figurative or descriptive language in a literary work. Other definition of imagery is images collectively. Imagery is also the materials or general processes of the imagination.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMAGERY


savagery
ˈsævɪdʒrɪ
villagery
ˈvɪlɪdʒrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMAGERY

image
image consultant
image converter
image enhancement
image intensifier
image orthicon
image printer
image processing
image tube
image-building
image-conscious
imageable
imageless
imager
imageries
imaginable
imaginably
imaginal
imaginarily
imaginariness

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMAGERY

buggery
cosmetic surgery
cryosurgery
dental surgery
elective surgery
forgery
gingery
heart surgery
laser surgery
neurosurgery
open-heart surgery
orthopaedic surgery
orthopedic surgery
piggery
plastic surgery
reconstructive surgery
skulduggery
stagery
surgery
thuggery

Synonyms and antonyms of imagery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «imagery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMAGERY

Find out the translation of imagery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of imagery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «imagery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

形象化描述
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imágenes
570 millions of speakers

English

imagery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कल्पना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

образность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

imagens
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিত্রাবলী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

images
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Imejan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Symbolik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ひゆ的描写
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

심상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gambar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hình ảnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिमा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

görüntüler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

immagini
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obrazowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

образність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imagini
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εικόνων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

beelde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bildspråk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bilder
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of imagery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMAGERY»

The term «imagery» is very widely used and occupies the 3.396 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMAGERY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «imagery» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «imagery» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about imagery

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10 QUOTES WITH «IMAGERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word imagery.
1
Graeme Base
Whether one likes it or not, the screen is a profoundly important source of imagery and storytelling for this generation. For me, books remain a stunning place to tell stories, but the screen has a place.
2
Ann Beattie
I think almost always that what gets me going with a story is the atmosphere, the visual imagery, and then I people it with characters, not the other way around.
3
Neill Blomkamp
'District 9', 'Elysium' and 'Chappie' were all born out of some visual concept first. 'Chappie' is the imagery, because I think I'm a visual person first, of this ridiculous robot character. It's much more comedy based and in an unusual setting.
4
Steven Bochco
The entertainment world, television, movies, social media, YouTube stuff, we're so bombarded with so much imagery and such a great sense of inhumanity, and there is a coarseness, a coarsening of interaction.
5
Terry Brooks
I think I make better use of language and imagery than when I started out.
6
Kelsey Chow
'The Wine of Summer' is a beautiful film about love lost and found, and the complexities of life while discovering who you are. It was filmed primarily in and around Barcelona, and the imagery is breathtaking.
7
Carol P. Christ
Why does everyone cling to the masculine imagery and pronouns even though they are a mere linguistic device that has never meant that God is male?
8
Les Claypool
I liked the name Frog Brigade because it lent itself to a lot of cool imagery with the whole frog thing.
9
Daniel Craig
When you read a novel, your own imagery is the most important. It's what makes reading such a wonderful thing.
10
Ray Davies
I like surfers. Their imagery, it's great.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMAGERY»

Discover the use of imagery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to imagery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Imagery in Sport
The text includes the following: -Sample scripts, preperformance suggestions, and sport-specific and site-specific tips -Presentation and critical analysis of 10 well-known theoretical frameworks for understanding imagery -A full chapter ...
Tony Morris, Michael Spittle, Anthony P. Watt, 2005
2
Imagery
This advanced undergraduate textbook structures and integrates the vast amount of research on imagery under four headings: imagery as a personal or phenomenal experience, imagery as a mental representation, imagery as a property or ...
John T. E. Richardson, 1999
3
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
They excel in describing the climate, borders and location of Galilee or Sinai. But they are often blind to the artistic expressions and deaf to the musical meanings that echo from within the world of the biblical text.
Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III, 2010
4
Affect Imagery Consciousness: Volume I: The Positive Affects
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Silvan Tomkins, 1962
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Affect Imagery Consciousness: The Complete Edition: Two Volumes
When Tomkins began writing the book in the 1950's, American psychology was dominated by psychoanalytic and behaviorist theories--neither of which placed much importance on the role of basic emotions in everyday human behavior.
Silvan S. Tomkins PhD, 2008
6
The Case for Mental Imagery
In illustrating how scientists think about one of the most difficult problems in psychology and neuroscience, this book goes beyond the debate to explore the nature of cognition and to draw out implications for the study of consciousness.
Stephen M. Kosslyn Department of Psychology Harvard University, William L. Thompson Department of Psychology Harvard University, Giorgio Ganis Department of Psychology Harvard University, 2006
7
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Franklin shows readers how to use imaging techniques to improve posture and alignment, and to release excess tension. The illustrations help explain the images and exercises, and show how to use them in a variety of contexts.
Eric N. Franklin, 2012
8
Imagery
The fifth volume of Imagery emanates from the matrix of presentations offered after the conventions of the American Association for Mental Imagery for the years 1987 and 1988.
J.E. Shorr, 1989
9
A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook: Spirit, Intent, and Motion
This innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply not only to movement practices of all kinds but to daily life.
Martin Mellish, 2011
10
Oxford Guide to Imagery in Cognitive Therapy
The Oxford Guide to Imagery in Cognitive Therapy is a practical guide for clinicans wishing to understand imagery phenomenology, and intergrate imagery-based interventions into their cognitive therapy practice.
Ann Hackmann, James Bennett-Levy, Emily A. Holmes, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMAGERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term imagery is used in the context of the following news items.
1
At Ontario Beach, a carousel with suspect imagery
The beloved Dentzel carousel at Ontario Beach Park, with its handsome hand-carved animals and brassy organ music, has delighted kids and ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Islamist hackers upload graphic imagery to the websites of three …
The websites of three Dublin gyms have been defaced with graphic images by a group claiming to be Islamist hackers. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
Earth Imagery M&A: Planet Labs Acquires Blackbridge
Satellite imagery provider Planet Labs announced yesterday the acquisition of Blackbridge, another satellite imagery vendor. While the deal ... «GPS Business News, Jul 15»
4
Words and imagery: Poetry contest to pair winning entries with artists
Writers of all ages throughout Carver County are invited to participate in the Chaska Library's poetry and art contest. «SW News Media, Jul 15»
5
Wicked "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Imagery
El Rey Network and Miramax released four new images from the Austin, TX set of “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series” in anticipation of the ... «Bloody Disgusting, Jul 15»
6
Microsoft tackles spread of child abuse imagery with free online tool …
According to Microsoft, around 720,000 illegal images of children are among the 1.8 billion photos uploaded to the internet every day. «Wired.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Fuckface von Clownstick blames intern for tweet with Nazi imagery
On Tuesday, GOP nomination hopeful Fuckface von Clownstick tweeted a campaign image showing the stars and bars imposed both over his ... «Death and Taxes, Jul 15»
8
Ad standards wants aborted fetus imagery removed
“Advertising Standards Canada has disliked our imagery for a number of years, but again that's sort of legally irrelevant to what we do,” he said. «www.ottawacommunitynews.com/, Jul 15»
9
OpenAerialMap - The open collection of aerial imagery | GISuser.com
OpenAerialMap (OAM) is a collection of openly licensed satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery. OAM is an open service that will ... «GISuser.com, Jul 15»
10
Access is offered to Utility: live satellite imagery of Lake Erie is now …
Kissner said the PUC has access to a live satellite imagery system that staff goes on daily to see if blooms have been detected in the lake. «The Market Business, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Imagery [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/imagery>. Apr 2024 ».
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