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
