UNREAL

insubstantial, unsubstantial, unreal

(adjective) lacking material form or substance; unreal; “as insubstantial as a dream”; “an insubstantial mirage on the horizon”

artificial, unreal

(adjective) contrived by art rather than nature; “artificial flowers”; “artificial flavoring”; “an artificial diamond”; “artificial fibers”; “artificial sweeteners”

unreal

(adjective) lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria; “ghosts and other unreal entities”; “unreal propaganda serving as news”

unreal

(adjective) not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary; “this conversation is getting more and more unreal”; “the fantastically unreal world of government bureaucracy”; “the unreal world of advertising art”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unreal (comparative more unreal, superlative most unreal)

fake; not real

(informal) very impressive; amazing; unbelievable; incredible; larger or more fantastic than typical of real life.

Synonyms

• (not real): See also fake or insubstantial

• (very impressive): See also awesome

Antonyms

• (not real): real; See also genuine

Anagrams

• Lauren, neural, ulnare

Source: Wiktionary


Un*re"al, a.

Definition: Not real; unsubstantial; fanciful; ideal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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