mirage (Meaning)
mirage (n)
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
something illusory and unattainable
mirage (n.)
An optical effect, sometimes seen on the ocean, but more frequently in deserts, due to total reflection of light at the surface common to two strata of air differently heated. The reflected image is seen, commonly in an inverted position, while the real object may or may not be in sight. When the surface is horizontal, and below the eye, the appearance is that of a sheet of water in which the object is seen reflected; when the reflecting surface is above the eye, the image is seen projected against the sky. The fata Morgana and looming are species of mirage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mirage
Synonyms:
- appearance
- brainchild
- fancy
- cloudland
- Shangri-la
- apparition
- imaging
- fable
- utopia
- invention
- imaginativeness
- envisaging
- will-o'-the-wisp
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
mirage Sentence Examples
- The shimmering mirage on the horizon lured travelers into an endless search for water.
- In the desolate desert, the mirage of an oasis tantalized us with false hope.
- The shimmering mirage of the island in the distance faded into nothingness as we approached.
- The mirage created by the heat distorted the true shape of the distant mountains.
- The captain guided the ship away from the treacherous mirage that appeared as a landmass.
- The mirage of a mirage reflected in the shimmering water confused and mesmerized the observers.
- The mirage of a distant city on the horizon inspired explorers to embark on perilous expeditions.
- The mirage of the cool breeze seemed to vanish as we reached the edge of the precipice.
- The mirage of a familiar face in the crowd brought a bittersweet moment of connection.
- The mirage of a better world often serves as a beacon of hope amidst adversity.
FAQs About the word mirage
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects, something illusory and unattainabl
dream, illusion,daydream, fantasm, ignis fatuus, conceit, nonentity, chimera, visualization, fabrication
fact, reality,fact, reality, actuality,actuality,
The shimmering mirage on the horizon lured travelers into an endless search for water.
In the desolate desert, the mirage of an oasis tantalized us with false hope.
The shimmering mirage of the island in the distance faded into nothingness as we approached.
The mirage created by the heat distorted the true shape of the distant mountains.
