Illusion synonyms

Chimera, apparition, appearance, castles in spain, and castles in the air are all synonyms for illusion. Reality and truth are antonyms of illusion. And here are 41 another word for illusion.

Another word for illusion

1. apparition

  • Apparition
  • Fantasy
  • Figment of the imagination
  • Hallucination
  • Mirage
  • Phantasm
  • Phantom
  • Spectre
  • Trick of the light
  • Vision
  • Will-o'-the-wisp
  • Ignis fatuus

2. impression

  • Appearance
  • Deception
  • Deceptive appearance
  • False appearance
  • Imitation
  • Impression
  • Misperception
  • Pretence
  • Semblance
  • Sham
  • Simulacrum

3. delusion

  • Castles in Spain
  • Castles in the air
  • Chimera
  • Deception
  • Delusion
  • Dream
  • Error
  • Fallacy
  • False impression
  • Fantasy
  • Fool's paradise
  • Misapprehension
  • Misconception
  • Misjudgement
  • Mistaken impression
  • Self-deception
  • Fancy

Illusion synonyms statistics

The noun "illusion" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, 5 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 5 synonyms with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, 1 synonym with 19 letters, and 1 synonym with 23 letters, for a total of 37 synonyms for illusion.

Illusion sentences

The magic show created an illusion.

She felt trapped in an illusion.

His smile was just an illusion.

The painting gave an illusion of depth.


Similar to illusion

Word Opposites Synonyms
Distinction Similarity, uniformity Difference, contrast
Instruction Confusion, misguidance Order, command
Champion Opponent, critic Winner, title-holder
Lust Be averse to, aversion Sexual desire, sexual appetite
Composition Disorganization, disarray Make-up, constitution
Degradation Improvement, upliftment Humiliation, shame
Distraction Focus, concentration Diversion, interruption
Destination Origin, starting point Journey's end, end of the line
Passion Apathy, calm, calmness Affection, anger
Division Unity, integration Dividing, dividing up
Inclusion Exclusion, omission Incorporation, addition
Skill Inability, clumsiness Expertise, skilfulness
Institution Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending Organization, establishment
Fulfilling Empty, unsatisfying Gratifying, satisfying
Manipulation Honesty, transparency Maneuvering, handling
Dimension Flatness, monodimensionality Proportions, measurements
Imagination Reality, fact Imaginative faculty, creative power
Opposition Support, agreement Resistance, hostility
Affection Indifference, hostility Fondness, love
Manifestation Concealment, hiddenness Display, expression
Conviction Uncertainty, doubt Belief, opinion
Expansion Summary, abridgement Growth, increase in size
Correlation Disconnection, divergence Connection, association
Pioneer Follower, imitator Settler, colonist
In fashion Out of style, outdated Fashionable, in vogue
Fashion Disorganization, neglect Vogue, trend
Impression Neglect, disregard Feeling, sense
Operation Inactivity, idleness Functioning, working
Section Whole, entirety Segment, part
Disruption Stability, continuity Disturbance, disordering
Disposition Indifference, apathy Temperament, nature
Variation Constant, uniformity, standardization Difference, dissimilarity
Construction Destruction, demolition Building, erection
Junction Separation, division Join, joint
Reaction Inaction, indifference Response, answer
Celebration Mourning, lamentation Jollification, merrymaking
Chill Warmth, friendliness Coldness, chilliness
In addition In contrast, excluding Additionally, as well
Addition Subtraction, removal Inclusion, adding
Recommendation Advisory, disapproval Advice, counsel
Association Disassociation, separation Alliance, consortium
Lotion Dryness, astringent Ointment, cream
Ion Neutral atom, uncharged particle Charged particle, atom
Hill Valley, depression High ground, rising ground
Conventional Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian Normal, standard
Depression Cheerfulness, boom Melancholy, misery
Revolution Stagnation, stability Rebellion, revolt
Willingness Reluctance, unwillingness Readiness, preparedness
Transformation Preservation, conservation Change, alteration
Oppression Freedom, democracy Persecution, abuse
Tradition Innovation, novelty Historical convention, unwritten law
Information Misinformation, ignorance Details, particulars
Evaluation Neglect, disregard Assessment, appraisal
Criterion Guess, conjecture Basis, point of reference
Protection Exposure, vulnerability Defence, shielding