Phantasmagoric: meaning, definitions and examples
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phantasmagoric
[ ˌfæn.tæz.məˈɡɔːr.ɪk ]
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
Word origin
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.