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
Composed of 'Bild' (picture) and the suffix '-haft' (-like). It literally translates to 'picture-like' or 'image-like'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a description that is so good, it's like you 'have' ('haft') a 'Bild' (picture) in your mind.