imagined
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/
KK: /ɪˈmædʒɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Conceived or envisioned in the mind.
Example
The imagined world in her story was full of magic and adventure.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more imagined
Superlative: most imagined
Conversation
Have you ever thought about the places we've imagined traveling to?
Yeah, it’s fun to think about all those adventures.
I can’t wait to make those imagined trips a reality someday.
Same here! Let's start planning for one soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
envisioned
conceived
fantasized
Antonyms
real
actual
tangible
verb
Definition
To form a mental picture or idea of something that is not present or real.
Example
She imagined a world where everyone lived in peace.
Tense Forms
Past: imagined
Past Participle: imagined
Conversation
I imagined what it would be like to travel the world.
That sounds amazing! Where would you go first?
I think I’d start in Japan; the culture is so fascinating.
Root Explanation
Imagined → It is formed from "imaginare" (meaning to form a mental image) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating the past tense). The word "imagined" means to have formed a mental image or concept of something in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of 'forming a mental image' — that's what 'imagined' means, as it refers to something you have visualized in your mind.
Visually Confused Words
unimagined
margined
unimagine
reimagine
magpied