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chimeric

/kaɪˈmer.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/kaɪˈmer.ɪk/

Describes something that is wildly imaginative, improbable, or illusory; derived from the mythical Chimera.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает нечто невероятно фантастическое, маловероятное или иллюзорное; происходит от мифической Химеры.
  1. Imaginary or Fantastical C2 formal

    Relating to or resembling a chimera; existing only in the imagination, often as a fantastic or impossible combination.

    • The artist's chimeric paintings combined elements of humans and machines.
    • His plans for a utopian society were dismissed as chimeric dreams.
    • The novel featured a chimeric creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat.

    🇷🇺Химерический

    Synonyms: fabulousfancifulfantasticfantasticalfictitiousillusoryimaginarymythicalunrealvisionary

    Antonyms: actualauthenticgenuinerealsubstantial

  2. Unrealistic or Illusory C2 formal

    Based on a false or fanciful notion; highly unlikely to be achieved or realized.

    • The politician's promises were seen as chimeric by the skeptical public.
    • She pursued a chimeric goal of becoming a pop star without any musical training.
    • The hope for a quick and easy solution proved to be chimeric.

    🇷🇺Химерический

    Synonyms: delusivedreamlikefancifulfantasticalfoolishillusoryimaginaryimpracticablemythicalquixoticromanticunrealisticutopianvisionary

    Antonyms: actualfeasiblepossiblerealisticsubstantialtrue

  • more chimeric comparative form
  • most chimeric superlative form