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surreal

/səˈrɪəl/
sur · re · al sə · ˈrɪ · əl
English Definition
Adj. dreamlike; bizarre; fantastical
中文释义
离奇的；超现实的；梦幻般的
Significado en Español
surrealista, onírico
한국어 뜻
초현실적인, 비현실적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
siêu thực, kỳ lạ
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Example Sentence

Driving through the total darkness was a slightly surreal experience.

在完全黑暗中驾驶是一种略显超现实的体验。

Synonyms
dreamlike surrealistic bizarre
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sur- (super) + real (reality) → surreal.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “surreal” in the following sentence: The artist''s latest installation was praised for being both innovative and surreal, captivating audiences with its dreamlike quality.

  1. A ordinary
  2. B bizarre
  3. C predictable
  4. D concrete
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B — bizarre. “surreal” means Adj. dreamlike; bizarre; fantastical

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The melting clocks in the painting created a strange, ______ scene.

  1. A surreal
  2. B ordinary
  3. C realistic
  4. D normal
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A — surreal. “surreal” means Adj. dreamlike; bizarre; fantastical

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Common questions about “surreal”

What does “surreal” mean?

surreal — Adj. dreamlike; bizarre; fantastical. In Chinese: 离奇的；超现实的；梦幻般的.

How do you pronounce “surreal”?

surreal is pronounced /səˈrɪəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sur · re · al.

How do you use “surreal” in a sentence?

Driving through the total darkness was a slightly surreal experience. (在完全黑暗中驾驶是一种略显超现实的体验。)

What are synonyms for “surreal”?

dreamlike, surrealistic, bizarre — all close in meaning to surreal (Adj. dreamlike; bizarre; fantastical).

Is “surreal” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. surreal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “surreal”?

sur- (super) + real (reality) → surreal.

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