imago

Definitions

The final and fully developed adult stage of an insect, typically following the pupal stage.

An idealized mental image of an important person, especially a parent, formed in childhood and persisting into adulthood.

An artistic or literary representation of an object or person.

Examples

The butterfly emerged from its chrysalis as a fully developed imago.

In psychology, the imago represents an idealized mental image of a person, usually a parent, that influences one's adult relationships.

Synonyms

idealized image mental representation archetype prototype model inner image conception

Antonyms

reality actual person physical entity concrete object substance fact truth