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imagery

gb/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/ us/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
B2 انگریزی
~ 5900
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B2 entity
1

pictures or symbols in art/media

Pictures or symbols that are shown in art, books, movies, or ads to send a message or create a feeling.

استعمال کا انداز: imagery in [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse “imagery” with “image.” “Image” is usually one single picture, while “imagery” is about pictures or symbols as a group, or the way they are used to send a message.
ہم معنی الفاظ
visuals (More informal and broad; often used for the overall look of media, not specifically symbolic content.) | iconography (More formal and often used for sets of symbols, especially in religion or art history.)
متضاد الفاظ
text (Contrasts visual content with written words only.)
لفظی تراکیب
visual imagery |religious imagery |violent imagery |sexual imagery |graphic imagery |political imagery
موضوعات
arts |media |literature |arts_entertainment |communication
مثالیں
  • The film uses religious imagery to question traditional beliefs.
  • Advertisers often rely on powerful imagery to make their products memorable.
  • The graphic imagery in the documentary was upsetting for some viewers.
  • The artist’s work is full of political imagery that criticizes the government.
  • Music videos today are packed with fast-moving visual imagery.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The movie has a lot of violent imagery.
  • The book cover uses dark imagery to show fear.
  • The ad uses happy family imagery to sell the product.
  • The painting is full of religious imagery.
  • That game has strong sexual imagery, so it is for adults.
اسم C1 entity
2

descriptive language that creates images

Words that describe things so clearly that you can almost see, hear, feel, taste, or smell them in your mind.

استعمال کا انداز: imagery in [a text/speech]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes think “imagery” means only pictures, not words. In literature and writing, “imagery” refers to language that creates pictures or other sense experiences in the reader’s mind.
ہم معنی الفاظ
figurative language (Broader term that includes imagery plus other figures of speech like metaphor and personification.) | evocative description (Focuses more on the emotional and sensory effect than on the technical literary term.)
متضاد الفاظ
literal language (Language that states facts directly without trying to create pictures or sensory effects.)
لفظی تراکیب
poetic imagery |vivid imagery |rich imagery |powerful imagery |sensory imagery |nature imagery
موضوعات
literature |education |arts_entertainment |communication
مثالیں
  • The novel’s rich imagery brings the city to life on the page.
  • Students were asked to analyze the natural imagery in the poem.
  • Her speech used war imagery to describe the fight against climate change.
  • The author relies heavily on dark imagery to create a sense of fear.
  • Good writers use strong imagery to keep readers engaged.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The poem has beautiful nature imagery.
  • The writer uses strong imagery to show the fire.
  • We talked about the imagery in this short story in class.
  • The teacher asked us to find examples of imagery in the text.
  • Dark imagery in the book makes the reader feel worried.
اسم technical C1 state
3

mental pictures in the mind

Pictures or other sense feelings that you can ‘see’ or feel in your mind, not with your eyes or body.

استعمال کا انداز: imagery of [something] in the mind
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse “imagery” with “imagination.” “Imagination” is the general ability to create new ideas or pictures in your mind, while “imagery” here is the actual mental pictures or sense experiences themselves.
ہم معنی الفاظ
mental visualization (More explicit and technical; focuses on the act of making mental pictures, usually visual.)
متضاد الفاظ
lack of imagination (Describes the absence or weakness of mental images or creative inner pictures.)
لفظی تراکیب
mental imagery |visual imagery |guided imagery |vivid imagery |dream imagery
موضوعات
psychology |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • Athletes often use mental imagery to improve their performance.
  • The therapist taught her guided imagery to help manage stress.
  • Some people experience very vivid visual imagery when they read novels.
  • The study explores the relationship between dream imagery and waking emotions.
  • Children with strong imagery skills may find it easier to remember new words.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He uses mental imagery before a race.
  • The coach asks players to practice imagery at home.
  • Guided imagery can help people relax.
  • Some people have very clear visual imagery when they close their eyes.
  • Her dream imagery was strange and colorful.
گرامر
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imagery
IPA
GB/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
US/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
ہجا بندی اور زور
im - agery (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
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Noun
  • Base: imagery
  • Plural: imageries, imagery
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
imageries noun
Core family
image noun A2 imagine verb A2 imagination noun B1 imaginative adjective B2
Related words
imaginary adjective B1 imaginable adjective imaginatively adverb imaging noun
Negative and opposite forms
unimaginative adjective unimaginable adjective C1
عبارات

dark imagery

1
/dˈɑɹk ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

imagery with a gloomy feeling

Imagery that makes you think of bad, sad, or scary things.

مثالیں
  • The series uses dark imagery to create a sense of danger.
  • Her early poems are full of dark imagery about death and loss.

dream imagery

1
/dɹˈim ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

images that appear in dreams

Strange or strong pictures and scenes that you see in your dreams.

مثالیں
  • The painting is inspired by his dream imagery.
  • Psychologists sometimes study dream imagery to understand the mind.

graphic imagery

1
/ɡɹˈæfɪk ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

very detailed shocking images

Pictures or scenes that show very clear and strong detail, often about blood, injury, or sex.

مثالیں
  • The news report contained graphic imagery of the accident.
  • Viewers are warned about graphic imagery before the documentary starts.

mental imagery

1
/mˈɛntəl ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase technical

pictures in your mind

Pictures or other sense feelings that happen only in your mind, not in the real world.

مثالیں
  • The study looks at how mental imagery helps memory.
  • Athletes practice mental imagery before important races.

nature imagery

1
/nˈeɪt͡ʃɚ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

images or language about nature

Imagery that shows things like trees, animals, mountains, or the sea.

مثالیں
  • The poet uses nature imagery to express peace and freedom.
  • The film’s opening is full of nature imagery, with forests and rivers.

poetic imagery

1
/poʊˈɛtɪk ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

imagery used in poetry

Strong pictures or sense feelings that come from the words in a poem.

مثالیں
  • The poet is famous for her delicate poetic imagery.
  • We discussed the poetic imagery that describes the sea.

powerful imagery

1
/pˈaʊɚfəl ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

imagery with strong emotional effect

Imagery that makes you feel something very strongly.

مثالیں
  • The film’s powerful imagery stays with you long after it ends.
  • She uses powerful imagery to show the pain of war.

religious imagery

1
/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

religious symbols and pictures

Pictures or symbols connected to a religion, like crosses, temples, or holy people.

مثالیں
  • The painting is full of religious imagery from the Bible.
  • The director uses religious imagery to explore questions of faith.

rich imagery

1
/ɹˈɪt͡ʃ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

complex, detailed imagery

Imagery that has a lot of detail and many different pictures or ideas.

مثالیں
  • The novel is known for its rich imagery and complex characters.
  • Her writing is full of rich imagery that makes the world feel real.

sexual imagery

1
/sˈɛkʃuəl ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

images or scenes of sexuality

Pictures or scenes that show sexual acts, bodies, or nudity.

مثالیں
  • The movie contains sexual imagery and is not suitable for children.
  • Some music videos use a lot of sexual imagery to get attention.

violent imagery

1
/vˈaɪələnt ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

images or scenes of violence

Pictures or scenes that show fighting, blood, or physical harm.

مثالیں
  • The game was criticized for its extreme violent imagery.
  • Parents worry about the effect of violent imagery on young children.

visual imagery

1
/vˈɪʒuəl ˈɪmɪd͡ʒɹi/
fixed phrase

imagery made of visible pictures

Imagery that is based on things you can see, like pictures, shapes, and colors.

مثالیں
  • The ad uses bright visual imagery to catch your eye.
  • The poem’s visual imagery makes the landscape easy to imagine.
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