form; image; vivid
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
specific shape or form that can arouse thoughts or feelings
Used to describe tangible forms or postures that evoke mental or emotional responses. Central to visual education.
This photo captured the heroic image of the soldier.
Educators are good at using concrete forms to inspire students' thinking.
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Children's imagination needs the guidance of tangible images.
noun
vivid, concrete life scene created in a literary/artistic work; character portrayal
Refers to artistic creations, especially character portrayals in literature, that are lifelike and emotionally resonant.
The characters created by this writer have very distinct images.
The heroic image in this film has deeply touched people's hearts.
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The actor portrayed the villain's image with penetrating insight.
Novels should create three-dimensional characters, not make them too flat.
adjective
vivid; concrete; graphic (of description or expression)
literaryDescribes language, art, or expression that is particularly lifelike and detailed.
His description was so vivid, I felt like I had seen the scene with my own eyes.
The language in this article is concise and vivid.
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The poet used vivid metaphors to express complex emotions.