Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hyperreal

Adjective

/ˌhaɪpərˈrɪəl/

Definition

Relating to a condition in which the real and the imaginary are indistinguishable from each other.

Examples

The artist’s hyperreal paintings make the subjects look more lifelike than photographs.
In the novel, the hyperreal setting blurs the line between actual events and dreams.
Many advertisements use hyperreal imagery to attract consumers by creating an idealized version of products.

Meaning

The term ‘hyperreal’ is often used in philosophy and art to describe something that is more real than reality itself, created through simulations or enhancements that alter our perception of reality.