Surrealistic
adjective
Like a dream or strange image, where normal things mix in unusual and strange way.
The painting had a surrealistic feel, with a giant sunflower eclipsing the sun.
Often appears as...
- surrealistic art
- surrealistic feel
adjective
Related to the style of art or literature that tries to express the subconscious and irrational aspects of reality.
Surrealistic artists sought to channel their subconscious to unlock their creativity and imagination.
Often appears as...
- surrealistic artists
- surrealistic literature
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Like a dream or strange image, where normal things mix in unusual and strange way.
The painting had a surrealistic feel, with a giant sunflower eclipsing the sun.
Often appears as...
- surrealistic art
- surrealistic feel
adjective
Related to the style of art or literature that tries to express the subconscious and irrational aspects of reality.
Surrealistic artists sought to channel their subconscious to unlock their creativity and imagination.
Often appears as...
- surrealistic artists
- surrealistic literature
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Experience
Use 'surrealistic' to describe experiences that are imaginative beyond ordinary life.
His recount of the trip felt surrealistic, filled with mythical creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Combinations
'Surrealistic' involves the blending of elements in ways you wouldn't expect.
She described a surrealistic scene of fish flying and cats swimming.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
'Surrealistic' can describe odd experiences without implying they are pleasing or beneficial.
The aftermath of the storm looked surrealistic, with boats perched atop houses.
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Experience
Use 'surrealistic' to describe experiences that are imaginative beyond ordinary life.
His recount of the trip felt surrealistic, filled with mythical creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Combinations
'Surrealistic' involves the blending of elements in ways you wouldn't expect.
She described a surrealistic scene of fish flying and cats swimming.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
'Surrealistic' can describe odd experiences without implying they are pleasing or beneficial.
The aftermath of the storm looked surrealistic, with boats perched atop houses.
Pro Tip 1/3Imaginative Experience
Use 'surrealistic' to describe experiences that are imaginative beyond ordinary life.
His recount of the trip felt surrealistic, filled with mythical creatures.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Combinations
'Surrealistic' involves the blending of elements in ways you wouldn't expect.
She described a surrealistic scene of fish flying and cats swimming.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
'Surrealistic' can describe odd experiences without implying they are pleasing or beneficial.
The aftermath of the storm looked surrealistic, with boats perched atop houses.
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Quote examples
Joe Nichols
American Musician
Life on the road is very different from a normal, day to day life, and sometimes that surrealistic existence can have an effect on you, you tend to forget that's not really how things are supposed to be. But there comes a point where you have to pace yourself and find a place in your mind where you can be real.
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Dennis Lehane
American Author
I found that I could write two kinds of short stories: I could write very absurd, kind of surrealistic, funny stories; or I could write very dark, realistic - hyper-realistic - stories. I was never happy with that, because I couldn't meld the two.
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Haruki Murakami
Japanese Writer
I could have been a cult writer if I'd kept writing surrealistic novels. But I wanted to break into the mainstream, so I had to prove that I could write a realistic book.
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Vincente Minnelli
American Director
In the Thirties, when I was in New York, I did the first surrealistic ballet in a show of mine.
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Christo
Bulgarian Artist
And the most unusual and surrealistic place in New York City is Central Park.
Quote examples
Joe Nichols
American Musician
Life on the road is very different from a normal, day to day life, and sometimes that surrealistic existence can have an effect on you, you tend to forget that's not really how things are supposed to be. But there comes a point where you have to pace yourself and find a place in your mind where you can be real.
Quote examples
Dennis Lehane
American Author
I found that I could write two kinds of short stories: I could write very absurd, kind of surrealistic, funny stories; or I could write very dark, realistic - hyper-realistic - stories. I was never happy with that, because I couldn't meld the two.
Quote examples
Haruki Murakami
Japanese Writer
I could have been a cult writer if I'd kept writing surrealistic novels. But I wanted to break into the mainstream, so I had to prove that I could write a realistic book.
Quote examples
Vincente Minnelli
American Director
In the Thirties, when I was in New York, I did the first surrealistic ballet in a show of mine.
Quote examples
Christo
Bulgarian Artist
And the most unusual and surrealistic place in New York City is Central Park.
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