imagism

noun, often capitalized im·ag·ism \ ˈi-mi-ˌji-zəm \

Definition of imagism

: a 20th century movement in poetry advocating free verse and the expression of ideas and emotions through clear precise images

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imagist

play \ˈi-mi-jist\ noun or adjective, often capitalized

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imagistic

play \ˌi-mi-ˈji-stik\ adjective

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imagistically

play \ˌi-mi-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Recent Examples of imagism from the Web

Slowing down the story is a way to capture some of the imagism that made the book so distinctive, to give the viewer time to appreciate the sights and sounds that mark the world of the restaurant as a seductive space.

— alexis soloski, New York Times, "‘Sweetbitter’ Is a Coming-of-Age Story, With Wine Pairings," 24 Apr. 2018

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