Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

irreal

adjective
/ɪˈrɪəl/
Definition
Not real; lacking reality or substance.
Examples
  • The irreal landscape in the painting transported viewers to another world.
  • His irreal thoughts often made it difficult for him to connect with his surroundings.
  • The story unfolded in an irreal manner, blurring the lines between dreams and reality.
Meaning
The term ‘irreal’ refers to something that exists only in imagination or is not aligned with reality.
Synonyms
  • unreal
  • imaginary
  • fantastic
  • illusionary
  • dreamlike