Illusion

Quick meaning: Illusion is a noun meaning (countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

Meaning

(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
2. (countable) A magician’s trick.
3. (uncountable) The state of being deceived or misled.

Example Sentences

Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her.

Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food.

You realize the sun don't go down it's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round.

We saw what looked like a tiger among the trees, but it was an illusion caused by the shadows of the branches.

Word Forms

• illusions

Synonyms for illusion

Depending on context, synonyms include mirage, phantom, delusion, misapprehension, misbelief, misconception.

Antonyms for illusion

Common opposites include maladroit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deception, trick, head game, legerdemain, fancy, fantasy.

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