Illusion (Noun)
Meaning 1
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
An erroneous mental representation.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The magician's trick was an illusion that left the audience bewildered and amazed.
- The politician's promise of a utopian society was an illusion that many people fell for.
- The company's financial reports created an illusion of prosperity, but in reality, they were on the verge of bankruptcy.
- The romantic comedy movie created an illusion of perfect love, but real relationships are much more complicated.
- The advertisement created an illusion of a luxurious lifestyle, but the product was just a cheap imitation.
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Meaning 4
Something many people believe that is false; "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.