Apparition

usgb/ˌæpəˈrɪʃn/
noun

Something that looks real but is not, like a ghost or a strange figure.

In the haunted house, they saw an apparition floating down the hallway.
Visual representation of "apparition" - Something that looks real but is not, like a ghost or a strange figure.

Often appears as...

  • ghostly apparition
  • sudden apparition
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Spooky Settings

Use 'apparition' when describing eerie or horror scenes in stories.

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The ghostly apparition appeared as the clock struck midnight, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
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Illusory Nature

'Apparition' implies something is visible but not tangible, like a mirage.

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Thirsty and tired, the desert traveler was taunted by the apparition of a distant oasis.
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Cultural Ghost Stories

Different cultures have unique tales of apparitions, which can be a learning point.

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The old castle's ghostly apparitions were well-known in the local Irish folklore.
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