Top synonyms for “unreal”: artificial, insubstantial, unsubstantial, aerial, aeriform, aery, airy, arranged, and 72 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)lacking material form or substance; unreal“as insubstantial as a dream”
- (adjective)contrived by art rather than nature“artificial flowers”
- (adjective)lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria“ghosts and other unreal entities”
- (adjective)not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary“this conversation is getting more and more unreal”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "unreal"?
Common synonyms for "unreal" include artificial, insubstantial, unsubstantial, aerial, aeriform, aery. Our thesaurus lists 80 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "unreal"?
Antonyms for "unreal" include real, real(a). Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "unreal" mean?
lacking material form or substance; unreal Example: "as insubstantial as a dream"
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