imagery

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the ability to form mental images of things or events

Etymology

From Middle English ymagerie, from Middle French imagerie; equivalent to image + -ry.

In classic literature

Synonyms

imagination, imaging, mental imagery

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