English Dictionary |
PHANTASMAGORIC
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
Dictionary entry overview: What does phantasmagoric mean?
• PHANTASMAGORIC (adjective)
The adjective PHANTASMAGORIC has 1 sense:
1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
Familiarity information: PHANTASMAGORIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
Synonyms:
phantasmagoric; phantasmagorical; surreal; surrealistic
Context example:
the incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature
Similar:
unrealistic (not realistic)
Derivation:
phantasmagoria (a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream))
Learn English with... Proverbs |
"It takes all sorts to make a world." (English proverb)
"Who pats the chicken, eats the egg." (Albanian proverb)
"If you reach for the highest of ideals, you shouldn't settle for less than the stars" (Arabic proverb)
"Postponement is cancellation." (Dutch proverb)
"Who pats the chicken, eats the egg." (Albanian proverb)
"If you reach for the highest of ideals, you shouldn't settle for less than the stars" (Arabic proverb)
"Postponement is cancellation." (Dutch proverb)