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Phantasmagoric: meaning, definitions and examples

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phantasmagoric

 

[ ˌfæn.tæz.məˈɡɔːr.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive

Having a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination. Characterized by constantly changing, shimmering colors; dreamlike.

Synonyms

dreamlike, fantastic, illusory, surreal

Examples of usage

  • The artist created a phantasmagoric painting that seemed to come alive with each brushstroke.
  • Her phantasmagoric storytelling captivated the audience, leaving them mesmerized.
  • The movie was filled with phantasmagoric special effects that transported viewers to a magical world.
  • The garden was a phantasmagoric paradise, with flowers of every color blooming in harmony.
  • The novel described a phantasmagoric journey through time and space, challenging the reader's perception of reality.

Translations

Translations of the word "phantasmagoric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fantasmagórico

🇮🇳 भूतिया

🇩🇪 phantasmagorisch

🇮🇩 fantasmagoris

🇺🇦 фантасмагоричний

🇵🇱 fantasmagoryczny

🇯🇵 幻想的 (げんそうてき)

🇫🇷 fantasmagorique

🇪🇸 fantasmagórico

🇹🇷 fantazmagorik

🇰🇷 환상적인 (幻想的)

🇸🇦 وهمي

🇨🇿 fantasmagorický

🇸🇰 fantazmagorický

🇨🇳 幻觉的 (huàn jué de)

🇸🇮 fantazmagoričen

🇮🇸 draugalegur

🇰🇿 фантасмагориялық

🇬🇪 ფანტასმაგორიული

🇦🇿 fantazmagorik

🇲🇽 fantasmagórico

Etymology

The word 'phantasmagoric' originates from the French word 'fantasmagorique', which was derived from the Greek words 'phantasma' (ghost) and 'agoria' (assembly). The term was initially used in the 19th century to describe optical illusions created by magic lanterns. Over time, it evolved to represent anything with a dreamlike, fantastical appearance.

See also: phantasms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,893, 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.