The book contains a great deal of sexual imagery.
The movie was full of biblical imagery.
Recent Examples on the WebThe wildly popular Welsh poet, who got his start in the 1930s, was known for his hyper emotional style of lyrical poetry that was full of clever wordplay and visual imagery.—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024 From her lyrics to her imagery, Del Rey has long been synonymous with Coachella and its aesthetic.—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for imagery
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English ymagerie "images portrayed in sculpture, painting, etc.," borrowed from Anglo-French, from ymage, imageimage entry 1 + -erie-ery
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