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ILLUSION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Illusion.

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Illusion - as a noun

An erroneous mental representation

Example: "Artists use perspective in art to create an illusion of depth."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
semblance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something many people believe that is false

Example: "They have the illusion that i am very wealthy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fancyfantasyphantasy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misconception
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Example: "She has a delusion that she is being spied on."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delusionhead game

An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjurationconjuring trickdeceptionlegerdemainmagicmagic trickthaumaturgytrick
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
performance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The magician created an illusion of a disappearing rabbit."
"The painting is an optical illusion that plays tricks on the viewer's eyes."
"He had the illusion of being watched, even though he was alone."
"The beautiful sunset created an illusion of colors blending together."
"Our perception of reality can sometimes be an illusion."
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Word Game Points

Is ILLUSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illusion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ILLUSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ILLUSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illusion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ILLUSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ILLUSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illusion is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ILLUSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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