Imaginings Meaning in English
word · lemma: imagining
ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ
i-MAJ-uh-ningz
ɪmˈædʒɪnɪŋz
i-MAJ-in-ingz
Definition
Thoughts, ideas, or pictures you create in your mind, especially things that are not real or are invented.
Usage & Nuances
Plural and a bit literary or formal, often used to describe unreal, creative, or fanciful thoughts. Commonly paired with words like 'wild', 'strange', or 'childish'. Different from 'imagination' (the ability).
Spanish: imaginaciones - fantasíasPortuguese (BR): imaginações - devaneiosPortuguese (PT): imaginações - devaneiosChinese (Simplified): 幻想 - 想象Chinese (Traditional): 幻想 - 想像Hindi: काल्पनिक विचार - कल्पनाएँArabic: تخيلات - أوهامBengali: কল্পনা - মনের ভাবনাRussian: воображения - фантазииJapanese: 想像 - 空想Vietnamese: ảo tưởng - tưởng tượngKorean: 상상 - 공상Turkish: hayaller - tasavvurlarUrdu: خیالات - تصوراتIndonesian: khayalan - bayangan
Example Sentences
Her imaginings kept her company when she was alone.
basic
Children often have wild imaginings about monsters.
basic
His imaginings helped him write magical stories.
basic
I tried to ignore my dark imaginings and get some sleep.
natural
Most of Sarah's worries were just imaginings, not reality.
natural
He blamed his strange behavior on his overactive imaginings.
natural