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.

Synonyms of phantasm

Words with a similar meaning to phantasm:

• vision
• illusion
• apparition
• chimera

Antonyms of phantasm

Words with the opposite meaning to phantasm:

• reality
• fact

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