Illusionism

//ɪˈl(j)uːʒənɪz(ə)m// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The performance of magic tricks. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The theory of dealing with illusions. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The doctrine that the material world is an illusion. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The use of illusionary effects in sculpture and art. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
airinessappearancefalse showfalsenessidealizationillusionist

Etymology

From illusion + -ism.

Related phrases

magic trick

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