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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
1
Relating to surrealism or having a similarly dreamlike, bizarre quality.
"The film had a surrealist tone throughout."
noun
1
An artist who works in the surrealist style.
"Of all the modernist art movements, it was the surrealists who were best at enjoying their revolution."
— Jonathan Jones, Surréalisme review – monstrous, deviant, glorious fun as the movement hits 100 (2024)
"Magritte was a leading surrealist."
"Joseph Cornell is often considered the first and greatest American surrealist, said to have influenced creators as diverse as iconic French dadaist Marcel Duchamp and beloved speculative-fiction novelist William Gibson."
— Maria Popova, 'Dime-Store Alchemy': Joseph Cornell's Surrealist Boxes (2011)
How to use surrealist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to surrealism, or an artist who creates in that style.
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Word forms
- Plural
- surrealists
- Comparative
- more surrealist
- Superlative
- most surrealist
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The film had a _____ tone throughout.
Etymology
From "surreal" + "-ist".
Rhymes for surrealist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
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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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