CEFR C1

chimerical

adjective

Meaning

Wildly fanciful; imaginary; unreal; existing only as a product of unchecked imagination.

Examples

The scientist's chimerical theories about time travel were met with skepticism by his colleagues.
He pursued a chimerical dream of becoming a rock star despite having no musical talent.

Synonyms: imaginary, fanciful, unrealistic, visionary, quixotic

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chimerical (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl

Definition

Wildly fanciful; imaginary; unreal; existing only as a product of unchecked imagination.

Examples

The scientist's chimerical theories about time travel were met with skepticism by his colleagues.
He pursued a chimerical dream of becoming a rock star despite having no musical talent.
The novel described a chimerical landscape filled with creatures that defied all known biology.

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