Mind's Eye (Noun)
Meaning
The imaging of remembered or invented scenes; "I could see her clearly in my mind's eye".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She couldn't help but picture the smile on his face in her mind's eye as she read the letter he sent from abroad.
- The artist's vivid descriptions allowed me to see the fantastical world in my mind's eye, as if I was right there with the characters.
- As she listened to the old song, memories of her childhood flooded her mind's eye, transporting her back to a simpler time.
- The writer's use of sensory details helped me to visualize the scene in my mind's eye, making the story feel more real.
- In her mind's eye, she saw herself walking along the beach, feeling the warm sand between her toes and the salty breeze in her hair.