illusion

• Substantiv, das eine falsche Wahrnehmung oder trügerische Erscheinung bezeichnet, oft hervorgerufen durch den Verstand oder visuelle Täuschungen.

A noun referring to a false perception or deceptive appearance, often created by the mind or by visual tricks.

1. False perceptionB2formal

   A false or misleading perception of reality, often caused by the senses.

   Illusion

   • The magician created an illusion of a floating woman.
   • The desert heat caused a mirage, an optical illusion.
   • He thought he saw a ghost, but it was just an illusion.

   Synonymeapparitiondelusionfallacyfigmenthallucinationmiragemisconceptionphantasm

   Antonymeactualityfactrealitytruth

2. False beliefB2formal

   A mistaken or unrealistic idea or belief.

   Trugbild

   • She had the illusion that she could win without practice.
   • He lived under the illusion that money brings happiness.
   • The politician's promises were just an illusion.

   Synonymedelusionerrorfallacymisapprehensionmisconceptionmistake

   Antonymecertaintyfactrealitytruth