Dictionary Check: illusion

"illusion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

an erroneous mental representation

Example: "Artists use perspective in art to create an illusion of depth."
Synonyms:
noun

something many people believe that is false

Example: "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy"
Synonyms:
noun

the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

Example: "She has a delusion that she is being spied on."
Synonyms:
noun

an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

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