Illusional: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusional

[ ɪˈluːʒənl ]

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mental

Based on illusion; not real.

Synonyms

delusional, imaginary, unreal

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

Word origin

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.