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illusion — meaning in English

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English meaning

illusion noun A false or misleading impression created by something that appears real.

Senses

illusion is used for these senses in English:

illusion (countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
illusion (countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
illusion (countable) A magician’s trick.
illusion (uncountable) The state of being deceived or misled.

illusion — full definition

noun A false or misleading impression created by something that appears real.
noun A magic trick performed to deceive an audience.

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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”.

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