Phrase guide

body image

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The subjective inner picture of one's outward physical appearance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see body image.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 身體形象 /身体形象 (shēntǐ xíngxiàng) — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Chinese Mandarin: 身體意象 /身体意象 (shēntǐ yìxiàng) — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Danish: kropsbillede — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Finnish: ruumiinkuva — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • French: image corporelle — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • German: Körperbild — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Portuguese: imagem corporal — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Russian: представле́ние о те́ле (predstavlénije o téle) — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance
  • Spanish: imagen corporal — subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance