Hallucinated: meaning, definitions and examples

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hallucinated

 

[ həˈluː.sə.neɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

perceived experience

The term 'hallucinated' refers to the experience of perceiving something that is not present in reality. This can include seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling sensations that do not exist. Hallucinations can occur in various contexts, such as during states of altered consciousness, mental illness, or even as a side effect of certain drugs. Understanding the nuances of why someone might hallucinate is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Synonyms

envisioned, imagined, perceived

Examples of usage

  • He hallucinated a figure in the corner of the room.
  • Patients often report having hallucinated during their episodes.
  • After taking the medication, she hallucinated vividly.
  • The soldier hallucinated due to extreme fatigue.

Translations

Translations of the word "hallucinated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alucinado

🇮🇳 भ्रमित

🇩🇪 halluziniert

🇮🇩 halusinasi

🇺🇦 галюцинований

🇵🇱 halucynacyjny

🇯🇵 幻覚の

🇫🇷 halluciné

🇪🇸 alucinado

🇹🇷 halüsinasyon

🇰🇷 환각된

🇸🇦 هلوسة

🇨🇿 halucinovaný

🇸🇰 halucinovaný

🇨🇳 幻觉的

🇸🇮 haluciniran

🇮🇸 ofskynjaður

🇰🇿 галлюцинацияланған

🇬🇪 ჰალუცინირებული

🇦🇿 halüsinasiya

🇲🇽 alucinado

Etymology

The word 'hallucinated' originates from the Latin 'hallucinari', which means 'to wander in the mind' or 'to be deluded.' This Latin term is derived from 'pre-hallucinator' which combines 'hal-' meaning 'to be,' and 'ludere', which means 'to play.' Over time, the term evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the 17th century. Initially, it was used to describe a state of being deceived or misled in perception. In modern usage, the word has become more specifically associated with psychological and neurological contexts, often involving a person experiencing sensory perceptions without external stimuli. The understanding of hallucinations has greatly advanced, particularly with developments in psychology and psychiatry, allowing for better treatment options for those who experience them.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,234, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.