illusion Synonyms
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- nonentity
- visualization
- figment
- castle-in-spain
- fiction
- conceit
- mirage
- hallucination
- pipe-dream
- idea
- phantasm
- chimera
- imaging
- nightmare
- fantasm
- castle-in-the-air
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illusion Meaning
illusion (n)
an erroneous mental representation
something many people believe that is false
the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
illusion (n.)
An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.
Hence: Anything agreeably fascinating and charning; enchantment; witchery; glamour.
A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder.
A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc.
illusion Sentence Examples
- The magician's skillful hands created an illusion of levitation, leaving the audience in awe.
- The distorted mirror in the carnival funhouse played tricks on visitors, casting an illusion of distorted body proportions.
- The mirage on the highway ahead tantalized drivers with an illusion of water, only to dissipate as they approached.
- The painting was a masterpiece of trompe l'oeil, creating an illusion that the objects depicted were three-dimensional.
- The ancient sailors were captivated by the illusion of the sun setting into the ocean, unaware of its endless cycle.
- The fog rolled in, casting an illusion of mystery over the otherwise familiar landscape.
- The child's imagination conjured up an illusion of a world inhabited by magical creatures.
- The politician's polished rhetoric was an illusion, concealing a hidden agenda.
- The illusion of control over our lives is often shattered by unexpected events.
- The magic lantern projected an illusion of moving images on the wall, capturing the attention of astonished viewers.
FAQs About the word illusion
an erroneous mental representation, something many people believe that is false, the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas, an illusory feat; co
fantasy, phantasy, unreality, daydream, vision, delusion,dream, nonentity, visualization, figment
reality, reality, fact,fact, actuality,actuality,
The magician's skillful hands created an illusion of levitation, leaving the audience in awe.
The distorted mirror in the carnival funhouse played tricks on visitors, casting an illusion of distorted body proportions.
The mirage on the highway ahead tantalized drivers with an illusion of water, only to dissipate as they approached.
The painting was a masterpiece of trompe l'oeil, creating an illusion that the objects depicted were three-dimensional.
