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irreal — meaning in English

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English meaning

fanciful adjective Based on imagination rather than fact or reality.
unreal adj Not real; existing only in imagination or seeming to lack the solidity of reality.

Senses

irreal is used for these senses in English:

fanciful Unreal or imagined.
unreal Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.

unreal — full definition

adj Not real; existing only in imagination or seeming to lack the solidity of reality.
adj (informal) Extremely impressive or hard to believe.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

phantasievoll unrealistisch unwirklich