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EYE-DECEIVING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does eye-deceiving mean? 

EYE-DECEIVING (adjective)
  The adjective EYE-DECEIVING has 1 sense:

1. creating the illusion of seeing realityplay

  Familiarity information: EYE-DECEIVING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


EYE-DECEIVING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Creating the illusion of seeing reality

Synonyms:

eye-deceiving; trompe-l'oeil

Context example:

the visual deception of trompe-l'oeil art

Similar:

unreal (lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria)


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