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Meaning of illusionist
A person who performs illusions, especially as a profession.
Etymology of illusionist
The word "illusionist" has its roots in the Latin "illusio," meaning "a mocking" or "deception," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who performs a particular action.
The term "illusionist" emerged in the mid-19th century to describe performers who created elaborate deceptions and spectacles for entertainment purposes.
Synonyms
magician
conjurer
enchanter
sorcerer
wizard
trickster
deceiver
impostor
charlatan
mountebank
juggler
prestidigitator
conjuror
illusion maker
spectacle creator
entertainer
performer
showman
mystifier
mesmerizer
hypnotist
mentalist
psychic
clairvoyant
seer
soothsayer
prophet
diviner
enchantress
spellbinder
miracle worker
thaumaturge
Definitions
- A person who performs illusions, especially as a profession, typically involving magic tricks, sleight of hand, and other forms of deception.
- * An entertainer who creates an false impression of reality, often using skill, misdirection, and showmanship.
Usage Examples
- The illusionist amazed the audience with his disappearing act.
- * As a professional illusionist, she had spent years perfecting her craft.
- * The illusionist's use of misdirection and sleight of hand left the crowd bewildered.
Antonyms
realist
skeptic
cynic
doubter
unbeliever
rationalist
pragmatist
literalist
factualist
truth teller
honest person
sincere individual
genuine article
authentic person
straightforward person
frank person
open person
truthful person
factual person
realistic person