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surrealist

Surrealist (adj) means relating to surrealism or having a similarly dreamlike, bizarre quality. Example: “The film had a surrealist tone throughout.”

adj

Relating to surrealism or having a similarly dreamlike, bizarre quality.

"The film had a surrealist tone throughout."

noun

An artist who works in the surrealist style.

"Magritte was a leading surrealist."

How to use surrealist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to surrealism, or an artist who creates in that style.

Word forms

more surrealist comparative, surrealists plural, most surrealist superlative

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Etymology

From "surreal" + "-ist".

Rhymes for surrealist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “surrealist” mean?

The word “surrealist” means relating to surrealism or having a similarly dreamlike, bizarre quality. In plain terms, relating to surrealism, or an artist who creates in that style.

How do you use “surrealist” in a sentence?

Here is “surrealist” used in a sentence: “The film had a surrealist tone throughout.”

What part of speech is “surrealist”?

Depending on how it is used, “surrealist” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “surrealist” have?

“Surrealist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to surrealism or having a similarly dreamlike, bizarre quality.

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