IELTS Anvil

illusion

CEFR: B2

A deceptive physical appearance, false impression, or theatrical trick that deceives the visual perception of the viewer.

Synonyms

delusion
mirage
chimera

Common Collocations

optical illusion
under the illusion that
shatter an illusion

Example Sentence

Through precise muscular tension, the mime artist created the convincing illusion of walking against a howling gale.

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