CEFR B2

unreal

adjective

Meaning

Not real; imaginary or existing only in the mind. Also, used informally to describe something so remarkable or incredible that it seems impossible or dreamlike.

Examples

The artist's paintings often depicted unreal landscapes, blending fantasy with subtle hints of reality.
The view from the mountain top was absolutely unreal; I've never seen anything so beautiful.

Synonyms: imaginary, fantastic, surreal, ethereal

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unreal (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈriːəl/

Definition

Not real; imaginary or existing only in the mind. Also, used informally to describe something so remarkable or incredible that it seems impossible or dreamlike.

Examples

The artist's paintings often depicted unreal landscapes, blending fantasy with subtle hints of reality.
The view from the mountain top was absolutely unreal; I've never seen anything so beautiful.
After working for months, finally holding the finished book felt completely unreal.

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