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illusion
[ih-loo-zhuhn]
noun
something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
Synonyms: , ,the state or condition of being deceived; misapprehension.
an instance of being deceived.
Psychology.a perception, as of visual stimuli optical illusion, that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality.
a very thin, delicate tulle of silk or nylon having a cobwebbed appearance, for trimmings, veilings, and the like.
Obsolete.the act of deceiving; deception; delusion.
illusion
/ ɪˈːə /
noun
a false appearance or deceptive impression of reality
the mirror gives an illusion of depth
a false or misleading perception or belief; delusion
he has the illusion that he is really clever
psychol a perception that is not true to reality, having been altered subjectively in some way in the mind of the perceiver See also hallucination
a very fine gauze or tulle used for trimmings, veils, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- illusioned adjective
- ˈܲDzԲ adjective
- ˈܲDzԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of illusion1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
This wasn’t entirely an illusion, and for those with a candle burning in the window for democracy, it was a sign of hope.
It’s an illusion of life, stitched together from bits and pieces.
Now, shaken from a reverie, reality collides with illusion at the languid pace of a stream.
But I feel like age is a bit of an illusion.
“But when disaster struck, they learned their coverage was little more than an illusion. These companies promised peace of mind, but instead left their members stranded, homeless, and hopeless.”
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