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surrealism
suh-REEL-ihz-uhm
Surrealism (noun) means an early 20th-century art movement that explored dreams, the subconscious, and irrational imagery. Example: “Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous names in surrealism.”
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An early 20th-century art movement that explored dreams, the subconscious, and irrational imagery.
"Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous names in surrealism."
How to use surrealism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe art movement built around dreamlike, subconscious, and irrational imagery.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French surréalisme, from sur- ("beyond") + réalisme ("realism").
Rhymes for surrealism
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Frequently asked questions
What does “surrealism” mean?
The word “surrealism” means an early 20th-century art movement that explored dreams, the subconscious, and irrational imagery. In plain terms, the art movement built around dreamlike, subconscious, and irrational imagery.
How do you pronounce “surrealism”?
“Surrealism” is pronounced suh-REEL-ihz-uhm (/səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “surrealism” in a sentence?
Here is “surrealism” used in a sentence: “Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous names in surrealism.”
What part of speech is “surrealism”?
“Surrealism” is a noun.
Where does the word “surrealism” come from?
The word “surrealism” comes from French. Borrowed from French surréalisme, from sur- ("beyond") + réalisme ("realism").
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