Illusionist: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusionist

 

[ ษชหˆluหส’(ษ™)nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

magic show performer

An illusionist is a performer who creates the illusion of magic or supernatural powers through tricks, sleight of hand, and other techniques. Illusionists often perform in theaters, on television, and at special events, captivating audiences with their seemingly impossible feats.

Synonyms

conjurer, magician, mentalist

Examples of usage

  • The illusionist amazed the audience with his disappearing act.
  • She hired an illusionist for her birthday party to entertain the guests.
  • The illusionist's performance left everyone in awe.
  • The famous illusionist is known for his mind-bending tricks.
  • The illusionist's show was full of mystery and wonder.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusionist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusionista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Illusionist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ illusionis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะทั–ะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzjonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‡่ก“ๅธซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusionniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilusionista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท illรผzyonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ˆ ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluziosta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iluzionista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนปๆœฏๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluzionist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรถframaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะปะปัŽะทะธะพะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilusionist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusionista

Word origin

The term 'illusionist' originated in the late 18th century, combining the words 'illusion' and 'ist'. Illusionists have a long history in entertainment, dating back to ancient times when magicians and tricksters entertained royal courts and common folk alike. Over the centuries, illusionists have evolved their techniques and performances to continue captivating audiences with their magical abilities.

See also: disillusion, disillusionment, illusional, illusions, illusory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,008, 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.