Phantasm
noun
An illusion, apparition, or ghost that someone believes they saw.
In a dark, quiet room, he could still see his friend's phantasm at night.
Often appears as...
- ethereal phantasm
- spectral phantasm
noun
A mental imagery or vision that isn't real.
His fear of flying is purely a phantasm in his mind.
Often appears as...
- psychological phantasm
- imaginary phantasm
noun
An illusion, apparition, or ghost that someone believes they saw.
In a dark, quiet room, he could still see his friend's phantasm at night.
Often appears as...
- ethereal phantasm
- spectral phantasm
noun
A mental imagery or vision that isn't real.
His fear of flying is purely a phantasm in his mind.
Often appears as...
- psychological phantasm
- imaginary phantasm
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Context
Used to describe supernatural experiences, often associated with ghost stories or eerie encounters.
When the clock struck midnight, a phantasm appeared in the haunted mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Frequently found in literature to create a mysterious or gothic atmosphere.
The phantasm of the ancient warrior roamed the castle halls.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Scary
While often spooky, a 'phantasm' can be neutral or even comforting, depending on the context.
The phantasm of her grandmother's smile brought her comfort in times of sorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Context
Used to describe supernatural experiences, often associated with ghost stories or eerie encounters.
When the clock struck midnight, a phantasm appeared in the haunted mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Frequently found in literature to create a mysterious or gothic atmosphere.
The phantasm of the ancient warrior roamed the castle halls.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Scary
While often spooky, a 'phantasm' can be neutral or even comforting, depending on the context.
The phantasm of her grandmother's smile brought her comfort in times of sorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Context
Used to describe supernatural experiences, often associated with ghost stories or eerie encounters.
When the clock struck midnight, a phantasm appeared in the haunted mansion.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Flair
Frequently found in literature to create a mysterious or gothic atmosphere.
The phantasm of the ancient warrior roamed the castle halls.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Scary
While often spooky, a 'phantasm' can be neutral or even comforting, depending on the context.
The phantasm of her grandmother's smile brought her comfort in times of sorrow.
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Quote examples
Tilda Swinton
English Actress
Nic's Charlie is something very particular. You can't really put them together. It's a phantasm.
Quote examples
Tilda Swinton
English Actress
Nic's Charlie is something very particular. You can't really put them together. It's a phantasm.
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