imagist
Definition
Noun:
- A poet belonging to or associated with the Imagist movement: "imagist" refers to a poet who adheres to the principles of Imagism, a 20th-century poetic movement emphasizing precise, clear imagery, free verse, and the avoidance of unnecessary words.
Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of Imagism or its poets: "imagist" describes works, techniques, or styles that follow or reflect the ideals of the Imagist movement.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Ezra Pound and H.D. were leading imagists in the early 1900s. (They were prominent poets of the Imagist movement.)
- The anthology featured several imagists, each known for their vivid, concise imagery. (The collection included poets who practiced Imagism.)
Adjective:
- Her poem has a distinctly imagist style, with sharp visual details and no extra words. (The poem reflects the Imagist approach.)
- The imagist manifesto called for direct treatment of the "thing" itself. (The movement's principles are described.)
Advanced Usage
"Imagist poetry": a genre characterized by the use of hard, clear images and an economy of language.
- Imagist poetry often avoids abstract ideas, focusing instead on concrete objects. (The genre prioritizes sensory details over philosophical themes.)
"Imagist influence": the lasting impact of Imagism on later poetic movements.
- Many modern poets still show imagist influence in their use of free verse and vivid imagery. (The movement's legacy persists.)
Variants and Related Words
- Imagism (n): the poetic movement or theory itself.
- Imagism rejected the ornate language of Victorian poetry. (The movement as a set of principles.)
Synonyms
- Imagist poet: a specific synonym for the noun sense (no single-word synonym exists).
- Precisionist: a poet valuing exactness in imagery (loosely related, but not identical).
Related Idioms
- (None directly associated with "imagist" as a standalone term; the word is primarily technical and literary.)