Surrealistic

usgb/səˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
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.
Visual representation of "surrealistic" - Like a dream or strange image, where normal things mix in unusual and strange way.

Often appears as...

  • surrealistic art
  • surrealistic feel
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Imaginative Experience

Use 'surrealistic' to describe experiences that are imaginative beyond ordinary life.

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His recount of the trip felt surrealistic, filled with mythical creatures.
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Unexpected Combinations

'Surrealistic' involves the blending of elements in ways you wouldn't expect.

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She described a surrealistic scene of fish flying and cats swimming.
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Not Always Positive

'Surrealistic' can describe odd experiences without implying they are pleasing or beneficial.

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The aftermath of the storm looked surrealistic, with boats perched atop houses.
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