Phantom (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Phantasma
• Fantasm
• Apparition
• Phantasm
• Shadow

Hypernyms

• Illusion

Hyponyms

• Flying Saucer
• Flying Dutchman
• Unidentified Flying Object
• Wraith
• Spectre
• Spook
• Ghost
• Specter

Meaning ²

A ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Phantasma
• Fantasm
• Apparition
• Spectre
• Phantasm
• Specter

Hypernyms

• Spirit

Hyponyms

• Flying Dutchman