Definition of Illusion
Illusion
il·lu·sion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A false or misleading impression of reality.

e.g. The magician created an illusion of making the coin disappear.

(noun)
a deceptive impression or appearance;

e.g. The illusion of a happy family disappears once all their guests and friends leave.

(noun)
a false belief or concept;

e.g. She had an illusion about her friend's family life which turned out to not be as great as she imagined.

(noun)
something that is not what it actually seems to be or appears as;

e.g. Adding full-sized windows or mirror can create an illusion of a bigger living space.



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