| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_imaginary |
| 释义 | imaginaryThese are words to describe things that do not exist in reality. Imaginary is used to say that something only exists in your mind or that it is not real. Our daughter had an imaginary friend when she was six. The unicorn is an imaginary creature. The opposite of imaginary is real. The doctor assured his patient that her condition was real and not all in her head. For more opposites of imaginary, see the article at real. Made-up can be used to refer to something that has been invented and is not real. Made-up is used before a noun. The comedian started with some obviously made-up stories about hanging out with the Queen. Make-believe refers to things that are imagined and not real. It is often used in a disapproving way, and it is often used before a noun. Some politicians seem to live in a make-believe world where everything revolves around their interests. Non-existent is used to say that something does not exist. These accounts are used to sell fake or non-existent goods. The words fantastic and fantastical are used to describe imaginary things and creatures that have a strange or wonderful quality, like those found in stories. Her books were filled with magicians and fantastic creatures. The illustrator was known for his fantastical creations. Pretend can be used as an adjective. This word is used especially used by children or people talking to children. It doesn't make sound, Mummy, it's a pretend guitar! Fictional characters exist only in books, movies, etc. Some people end up believing that the fictional characters they see on TV are real. Fictitious facts, events, etc. have been invented by someone, sometimes in order to deceive people. He gave the police a fictitious address. Storybook and fairy-tale can be used before a noun to describe real situations or events that are happy and pleasant like the ones found in children's stories. They can also be used to describe events that are made to look like an event in a children's story. Fairy-tale is usually used in an approving way. Theirs was a storybook romance. The couple held their fairy-tale wedding in Cancún with family and friends. Related articlesto imagine something imagination imaginative |
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