Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grand-illusion

noun

/ɡrænd ɪˈluːʒən/

Definition

A significant or impressive false perception or belief.

Examples

The magician’s performance was filled with grand illusions that left the audience in awe.
In the novel, the protagonist wrestles with the grand illusion of success, which ultimately leads to disillusionment.
Social media can often create a grand illusion of perfection in people’s lives.

Meaning

The term refers to an elaborate deception that creates a misleading impression of reality. It often implies a grand spectacle or scenario that is not based in truth, leading people to hold misconceptions.