| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/imaginary |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:imaginaryimaginaryThese are words to describe things that do not exist in reality. Imaginaryis used to say that something only exists in your mind or that it is not real. Our daughter had an imaginary friend when she was six. The unicorn is an imaginary creature. The opposite ofimaginaryisreal. The doctor assured his patient that her condition was real and not all in her head. For more opposites ofimaginary, see the article atreal. Made-upcan be used to refer to something that has been invented and is not real.Made-upis used before a noun. The comedian started with some obviously made-up stories about hanging out with the Queen. Make-believerefers to things that are imagined and not real. It is often used in a disapproving way, and it is often used before a noun. Some politicians seem to live in a make-believe world where everything revolves around their interests. Non-existentis used to say that something does not exist. These accounts are used to sell fake or non-existent goods. The wordsfantasticandfantasticalare used to describe imaginary things and creatures that have a strange or wonderful quality, like those found in stories. Her books were filled with magicians and fantastic creatures. The illustrator was known for his fantastical creations. Pretendcan be used as an adjective. This word is used especially used by children or people talking to children. It doesn't make sound, Mummy, it's a pretend guitar! Fictionalcharacters exist only in books, movies, etc. Some people end up believing that the fictional characters they see on TV are real. Fictitiousfacts, events, etc. have been invented by someone, sometimes in order to deceive people. He gave the police a fictitious address. Storybookandfairy-talecan be used before a noun to describe real situations or events that are happy and pleasant like the ones found in children's stories. They can also be used to describe events that are made to look like an event in a children's story.Fairy-taleis usually used in an approving way. Theirs was a storybook romance. The couple held their fairy-tale wedding in Cancún with family and friends. Related articlesto imagine something imagination imaginative |
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