Illusion

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance

Example Sentences

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

The magician created the illusion of a floating woman.

Example Expressions

under an illusion

Synonyms

delusion, mirage, deception, fantasy, hallucination, trick

Entry 1

delusion, mirage, deception, fantasy

Entry 2

delusion, fantasy, mirage, hallucination, trick

Antonyms

reality, fact, truth, actuality

Entry 1

reality, fact, truth, actuality

Entry 2

reality, truth

Collocations

optical illusion, grand illusion, create illusion, create an illusion, under an illusion, shattered illusion

Entry 1

optical illusion, grand illusion, create illusion

Entry 2

create an illusion, optical illusion, under an illusion, shattered illusion