bildhaft
Translation
vivid, graphic, picturesque, figurative
Examples
Er beschrieb die Szene sehr bildhaft.
He described the scene very vividly.
Seine Sprache ist sehr bildhaft und ausdrucksstark.
His language is very figurative and expressive.
Grammar Patterns
to be vivid/graphic (bildhaft sein) His narrative was very graphic.
to describe sth. vividly (etwas bildhaft beschreiben) She can describe her dreams vividly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anschaulich, lebendig; Antonyms: abstrakt, trocken
Etymology
From 'Bild' (picture, image) + '-haft' (like, -ish). Literally means 'picture-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Bild' (picture) that is so vivid it feels like it 'has' ('haft') you in its grip.