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Mirage

noun

/mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Meaning

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often seen in deserts or hot roads, where water or objects appear to exist but do not.

The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

The weary travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.

a mirage of hope

illusion, hallucination, phantom, vision, fantasy, delusion

Entry 1

illusion, hallucination, phantom, vision

Entry 2

illusion, hallucination, fantasy, vision, delusion

reality, truth, fact, certainty

Entry 1

reality, truth, fact

Entry 2

reality, truth, certainty

desert mirage, water mirage, optical mirage, distant mirage, shimmering mirage, illusory mirage

Entry 1

desert mirage, water mirage, optical mirage, distant mirage

Entry 2

desert mirage, shimmering mirage, illusory mirage

Sternness or severity in manner or attitude; also strict economic policies.

a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head

A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visib...

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national econo...

The state of being unable to move.