surreal
pronunciation
How to pronounce surreal in British English:
UK [səˈri:əl]
How to pronounce surreal in American English:
US [səˈriəl]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
- resembling a dream
Word Origin
- surreal (adj.)
- 1936, back-formation from surrealism or surrealist. Related: Surreally.
Example
- 1. The same slightly surreal atmosphere obtains across the world of investment .
- 2. Winter finds palm trees dusted with snow in a surreal symphony .
- 3. Considering rules of engagement for war-at-a-distance raises a surreal set of questions .
- 4. Scores of large boats sit tilted in the sand a tableau both sad and surreal .
- 5. The interior 's surreal setting , designed by karim rashid , is combined with the seemingly physics-defying architecture .