Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Illusion

• (n.) An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.
• (n.) Hence: Anything agreeably fascinating and charning; enchantment; witchery; glamour.
• (n.) A sensation originated by some external object, but so modified as in any way to lead to an erroneous perception; as when the rolling of a wagon is mistaken for thunder.
• (n.) A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc.

Synonyms of Illusion

• Semblance
• Fantasy
• Phantasy
• Fancy
• Delusion
• Head Game
• Magic Trick
• Conjuring Trick
• Trick
• Magic
• Legerdemain
• Conjuration
• Thaumaturgy
• Deception

Antonyms of Illusion

Homophones of Illusion

• Elusion