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Phantasm: meaning, definitions and examples

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phantasm

 

[ หˆfรฆnหŒtรฆzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

a ghostly apparition

Phantasm is a term used to describe a ghostly or supernatural apparition, typically seen in the dark or during times of fear or stress. These phantasms are often described as translucent, floating figures that can instill fear or awe in those who witness them.

Synonyms

apparition, specter, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The old mansion was said to be haunted by phantasms of its former residents.
  • She claimed to have seen a phantasm hovering above her bed in the middle of the night.
Context #2 | Noun

a figment of the imagination

In a more figurative sense, phantasm can refer to a figment of the imagination or a mental image that is not based in reality. It is often used to describe unrealistic or illusory ideas or concepts that exist only in the mind.

Synonyms

delusion, fantasy, illusion

Examples of usage

  • His plan to become a millionaire overnight was just a phantasm that quickly faded away.
  • The concept of a utopian society free of all problems is nothing more than a phantasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "phantasm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fantasma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phantom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fantasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฝั‚ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fantom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๅฝฑ (ใ’ใ‚“ใˆใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fantasme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fantasma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ (ๅนปๆƒณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญzrak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญzrak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนปๅฝฑ (huร n yวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fantasma

Etymology

The word 'phantasm' originates from the Greek word 'phantasma', meaning 'apparition' or 'image'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe ghostly apparitions or figments of the imagination. The concept of phantasms has been prevalent in folklore and literature, often associated with the supernatural and the unknown.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,254 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.