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Illusional: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusional

[ ɪˈluːʒənl ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

mental

Based on illusion; not real.

Synonyms

delusional, imaginary, unreal.

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Word	Description / Examples
illusional	This word is used to describe something that appears to be real or true but is actually an illusion. The magician's tricks were so skillful, they seemed completely illusional. She believed in illusional love, thinking it would last forever.
delusional	This term is often used in a psychological context to describe someone who firmly believes in something that is not real or true. It frequently carries a negative connotation. He became delusional, convinced that he was invincible. Her delusional thoughts made it difficult for her to engage with reality.

Word

Description / Examples

illusional

This word is used to describe something that appears to be real or true but is actually an illusion.

The magician's tricks were so skillful, they seemed completely illusional.
She believed in illusional love, thinking it would last forever.

delusional

This term is often used in a psychological context to describe someone who firmly believes in something that is not real or true. It frequently carries a negative connotation.

He became delusional, convinced that he was invincible.
Her delusional thoughts made it difficult for her to engage with reality.

Examples of usage

It was just an illusional dream.
The mirage created an illusional oasis in the desert.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilusório

🇮🇳 भ्रमात्मक

🇩🇪 illusionär

🇮🇩 ilusif

🇺🇦 ілюзорний

🇵🇱 iluzoryczny

🇯🇵 幻想的

🇫🇷 illusoire

🇪🇸 ilusorio

🇹🇷 yanıltıcı

🇰🇷 환상적인

🇸🇦 وهمي

🇨🇿 iluzorní

🇸🇰 iluzórny

🇨🇳 虚幻的

🇸🇮 iluzoren

🇮🇸 blekkingar

🇰🇿 еллюзорлық

🇬🇪 ილუზიური

🇦🇿 illüziyaya

🇲🇽 ilusorio

Etymology

The word 'illusional' originated in the late 19th century from the word 'illusion' which comes from the Latin word 'illusio' meaning 'a mocking'. Illusion refers to a deceptive appearance or impression of reality. The term 'illusional' is often used in psychology and philosophy to describe perceptions or beliefs that are not based on reality.