illusionist
pronunciation
How to pronounce illusionist in British English:
UK [ɪˈlu:ʒənɪst]
How to pronounce illusionist in American English:
US [ɪˈluʒənɪst]
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- Noun:
- a person with unusual powers of foresight
- someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
Word Origin
- illusionist (n.)
- "conjurer, magic act performer," 1840, from illusion + -ist. Earlier "one suffering from illusions" (1812).
Example
- 1. Sean emory , an illusionist by trade , pulled off his most impressive and probably stressful trick yet : a truly magical proposal .
- 2. And I 'm sorrowful because I 'm no longer the greatest illusionist .
- 3. Everyone is his own illusionist .
- 4. He is the best illusionist in town .
- 5. He 's a famous illusionist who performs in los vegas a year around .