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Meaning of illusion
A false impression of reality
Etymology of illusion
The word "illusion" comes from the Latin "illusio", which means "a mocking" or "a jest", and is derived from "illudere", which means "to mock" or "to jest"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a false or misleading impression
Synonyms
deception
hallucination
fantasy
delusion
mirage
spectacle
trick
fallacy
misconception
misapprehension
false impression
deception
chimera
phantasm
apparition
specter
fantasy
dream
vision
fake
sham
pretense
disguise
camouflage
concealment
misrepresentation
distortion
exaggeration
fabrication
falsification
Definitions
- A false impression of reality, created by deceptive or misleading information
- * A deceptive appearance or impression, especially one that is created to deceive or mislead
- * A mental image or concept that is not based on reality
Usage Examples
- The magician created an illusion of sawing a woman in half
- * The beautiful scenery was just an illusion, as the reality was much harsher
- * The company's financial success was an illusion, as they were deeply in debt
Antonyms
reality
truth
fact
actuality
certainty
authenticity
veracity
honesty
transparency
clarity
accuracy
precision
correctness
validity
reliability
genuineness
sincerity
realism
pragmatism
rationality