CEFR C2

phantasm

noun

Meaning

A product of the imagination, such as a dream, vision, or illusion, that appears real but lacks physical substance.

Examples

The old mansion was said to be haunted by the phantasm of a Victorian lady.
He struggled to distinguish between his own memories and the fleeting phantasms of his fevered mind.

Synonyms: vision, illusion, apparition, chimera

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phantasm (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfæn.tæz.əm/

Definition

A product of the imagination, such as a dream, vision, or illusion, that appears real but lacks physical substance.

Examples

The old mansion was said to be haunted by the phantasm of a Victorian lady.
He struggled to distinguish between his own memories and the fleeting phantasms of his fevered mind.
The political promises turned out to be mere phantasms, vanishing as soon as the election concluded.

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