Definition

Relating to a literary movement that emphasizes vivid imagery and clear, precise language.

Example

The poet's imagistic style creates powerful visual images in the reader's mind.

Conversation

I just read a poem that was really imagistic and vivid.

Oh really? I love when poetry uses strong images like that.

Yeah, it made me feel like I was right there in the scene.

Exactly! It’s amazing how imagistic language can create such a powerful experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Imagistic → It is formed from "image" (from Latin "imago", meaning likeness or representation) and the suffix "-istic" (meaning pertaining to or characteristic of). The word "imagistic" refers to something that is characteristic of or related to images or vivid representations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'image' as a representation, and remember that 'imagistic' means something that relates to or is characteristic of images.

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