unreal
Pronunciation: [ʌnˈriːəl]
Word
Context: “perception”
(adjective) when something feels strange or not real, like in a dream. If you see something amazing that seems impossible, you might say it feels unreal.
Example
The sunset was so beautiful that it looked unreal.
Example
The movie's effects were not realistic and felt very unreal.
Example
Did that experience feel unreal to you?
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) when someone feels shocked or surprised, as if what’s happening is hard to believe. If something wonderful happens to you, it might feel unreal because it’s so fantastic.
Example
Winning the championship felt unreal, like a dream come true.
Example
When I lost the game, it felt unreal how quickly things changed.
Example
Have you ever had a moment that felt unreal?
Context: “quality”
(adjective) when something is not realistic, or is exaggerated. This might describe something that doesn't fit with how things usually are.
Example
His performance was unreal; he played the piano like a pro!
Example
The story was so wild that it was almost unreal and hard to follow.
Example
Is it possible for art to be unreal but still beautiful?
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