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Meaning of 'illusion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Illusion [ n.]
- An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.
- Hence: Anything agreeably fascinating and charning; enchantment; witchery; glamour.
- A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder.
- A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc.

Meaning of 'illusion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . illusion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something many people believe that is false
Example in sentence:
  • they have the illusion that I am very wealthy

Nearby Words:

ill ill-boding ill-bred ill-favored ill-judged ill-lived ill-looking ill-mannered ill-minded ill-natured

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