Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apparition

Noun
/ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
Definition
A supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost or phantom.
Examples
  • She claimed to have seen an apparition in the old house.
  • Many believe that the apparition of the saint comes to offer guidance.
Meaning
An apparition is often considered a ghostly figure or a visual manifestation of a spirit that appears unexpectedly.
Synonyms
  • Ghost
  • Spirit
  • Phantom
  • Wraith
  • Shade