The Open Dictionary

image

noun

UK/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/
US/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of image noun

concept

  1. C2Countable

    A mental representation or concept of how someone or something appears to be.

    • I have a clear mental image of how the garden should look.

    • He does not match the image I have of an actor.

    • The image of her childhood home flashed in her mind.

  2. Countableliteraturespecialized

    A vivid mental picture or idea created by words that evokes a particular feeling or concept.

    • The poem is rich with imagery of birth and new beginnings.

    • The images in this book are quite memorable.

    • The author uses vivid imagery to describe the character's personality.

perception

  1. B2CountableUncountable

    The perception or impression that other people have of someone or something.

    • The goal is to enhance the public's perception of the police.

    • The company has worked tirelessly to improve its public image over recent years.

    • He is very concerned about maintaining a good image.

visual

  1. B2Countable

    A visual representation of something, especially one created by a mirror or lens.

    • The television broadcast showed images of starving children.

    • The image you see reflected in the mirror.

    • This camera produces very high quality images.

Idioms

  • be the (living/spitting) image of someone

    To bear a very strong resemblance to someone; to look almost exactly like another person.

    • He is the spitting image of his father, even the way he walks is exactly the same.