Imaginary or imaginary describes something that isn't real; that is invented in or by the mind --
Monsters are imaginary, even if they seem real in our minds.
He talks to an imaginary friend sometimes, but otherwise he seems well- adjusted.
Imagery or imagery means mental pictures, either from memory, description, or dreams --
He is full of mental imagery of vacations on the farm; he wants to try to relive that with the children.
This poet is known for his vivid imagery; you can easily visualize the scenes he describes.
Now that you know that, you can say --
"He dreams of imaginary terrors; his head is full of sordid imagery from video games."
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