Definition
imagist
noun
- a poet or artist associated with Imagism, a literary movement of the early 20th century that emphasized clear, precise imagery and free verse
Usage: literary/historical; often capitalized when referring to the movement
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of Imagism or imagists
Usage: literary/historical; often capitalized when referring to the movement
Examples
- Ezra Pound was a leading imagist poet of the early 1900s.
- The imagist movement rejected flowery language in favor of sharp, concrete images.
- Her imagist poems focused on a single vivid picture rather than narrative.
- Imagist writers sought to capture a moment with precision and economy of language.
- The anthology collected works by major imagist figures including H.D. and Amy Lowell.