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Meaning of illusions
The primary meaning of the word "illusions" refers to a false impression of reality, a misperception or distorted view of something.
Etymology of illusions
The word "illusions" originates from the Latin "illudere," which means "to mock" or "to deceive"
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe false or misleading impressions
Synonyms
hallucinations
delusions
misconceptions
deceptions
fantasies
dreams
visions
specters
apparitions
phantoms
mirages
tricks
fallacies
misapprehensions
misinterpretations
misunderstandings
misperceptions
distortions
deception
misguidings
false notions
erroneous beliefs
mistaken ideas
figments
fancies
imaginations
daydreams
reveries
fantasies
illusions
misbeliefs
misconstructions
misjudgments
misreadings
Definitions
- A false impression of reality, a distorted view of something
- * A misleading or false appearance, a deceptive impression
- * A misperception or misinterpretation of sensory information
Usage Examples
- The magician created illusions to amaze and confuse the audience
- * Her illusions about the company's financial health were shattered when she saw the bankruptcy notice
- * The mirage in the desert created an illusion of an oasis
Antonyms
realities
truths
facts
certainties
actualities
veracities
genuineness
authenticity
accuracy
correctness
validity
reliability
trustworthiness
confidence
faith
assurance
conviction
certainty
sureness
factuality
objectivity
realism