American Dictionary
Definition imagery in American English
imagery
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[uncountable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɪmɪdʒ(ə)ri/
1
pictures, photographs, or objects that represent an idea
Example
Advertising agencies sometimes use religious imagery to sell products.
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2
the use of words and phrases in literature to create an image of something
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