illusion

An illusion is a false impression that you have of something. You might think that the sky is blue, or that you're taller than you really are.

  • The illusion of the sky was very beautiful.

  • The illusion of the cake was very convincing.

Definition of illusion

noun

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Synonyms:

conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick

noun

something many people believe that is false

Synonyms:

fancy, fantasy, phantasy

noun

an erroneous mental representation

Synonyms:

semblance

noun

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Synonyms:

delusion, head game

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Example Sentences for illusion

  • 1

    He was droll, engaging and a master of grand illusion and platform magic.

  • 2

    Tactile illusions are illusions that exploit the sense of touch.

  • 3

    The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.

  • 4

    The showmanship sells the illusion.

  • 5

    Illusive is the adjective form of illusory.

  • 6

    In this way an illusive will may appear.

  • 7

    Right now the recourse is illusive.

  • 8

    We undergo the experiences of the illusion.

  • 9

    That was the illusion the negotiators gave themselves up to.

  • 10

    The illusions appear to be both aural and visual.