phantasmal
5 synonyms for phantasmal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Existing only in the imagination, like a ghost or vision; not real.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from phantasm or phantasma (“phantasm”) plus -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’, forming adjectives).
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