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Synonyms & Similar Words
fantastical
imaginary
unreal
fictitious
fictional
fabricated
false
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mythical
legendary
illusory
deceptive
misleading
artificial
synthetic
man-made
unnatural
abnormal
bizarre
strange
unusual
extraordinary
exceptional
remarkable
astonishing
astounding
surreal
dreamlike
ethereal
intangible
insubstantial
vague
ambiguous
uncertain
doubtful
questionable
incongruous
inconsistent
implausible
improbable
unlikely
unbelievable
inconceivable
Meaning of Unreal
The primary meaning of the word "unreal" is something that is not real or genuine.
Definitions
- Not real or genuine, artificial or fake
- * Not existing in reality, imaginary or fictitious
- * Extremely good or impressive, beyond what is normal or expected
Etymology of Unreal
The word "unreal" has its roots in Old English, with "un-" meaning "not" and "real" coming from the Latin "realis," meaning "actual" or "genuine"
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that is not genuine or authentic, and its usage has evolved to include descriptions of the imaginary, the fictional, and the extraordinary
Example Uses
- The special effects in the movie created an unreal atmosphere
- * The idea of flying cars seems unreal, but it's becoming a reality
- * The scenery in the painting looked unreal, like something out of a dream