adj

phantasmal

Phantasmal (adj) means of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“something seen but having no physical reality”); imaginary, unreal.

adj

Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“something seen but having no physical reality”); imaginary, unreal.

Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantom (“apparition or ghost”); ghostly, spectral.

Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“perception or vision of a living or dead person who is not physically present, often through telepathy”).

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Etymology

From phantasm or phantasma (“phantasm”) + -al (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).

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What is the meaning of phantasmal?

"phantasmal" (adj) means of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“something seen but having no physical reality”); imaginary, unreal.

What are the different meanings of phantasmal?

"phantasmal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“something seen but having no physical reality”); imaginary, unreal; 2. Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantom (“apparition or ghost”); ghostly, spectral; 3. Of or pertaining to, or having the characteristics of, a phantasm (“perception or vision of a living or dead person who is not physically present, often through telepathy”).