imaginary

see definition of imaginary

adjfictitious, invented

Synonyms for imaginary

adj fictitious, invented

Antonyms for imaginary

chimerical

adjective. fabulous

conceptual

adjective. abstract

delusive

adjective. deceptive

delusory

adjective. deceptive

Word Origin & History

"not real," late 14c., ymaginaire, from imagine + -ary; or else from Late Latin imaginarius "seeming, fancied," from imaginari. Imaginary friend (one who does not exist) attested by 1789.

Example Sentences for imaginary

He bathed in this imaginary future as in the waters of omnipotence.

And she created an imaginary experience for herself almost unknowingly.

This is because he is dealing with an imaginary world, not with the world as it is.

In politics, an imaginary rat-pit in which the statesman wrestles with his record.

Then beat an imaginary child, and said, 'Broom-handles and pokers.'

The danger would prove, as he would have it, to be imaginary.

But this has nothing to do with a romance or with imaginary personages.

Do you mean you object to sailing this tug on account of some imaginary thing?

He indicates an imaginary abyss, which Jem stares at dubiously.

(Indicates an imaginary abyss, at which Lady Flo shakes her head).