Chimerical

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl/

Definitions of chimerical

adjective existing only as the product of unchecked imagination; fantastically visionary or improbable

Example Sentences

A1 The children's book was filled with chimerical creatures.

A2 The artist's chimerical paintings were a hit at the gallery.

B1 The scientist's chimerical theories were met with skepticism by the academic community.

B2 The film director's chimerical vision brought the fantasy world to life on screen.

C1 The writer's chimerical imagination knew no bounds as he created intricate worlds and characters.

C2 The inventor's chimerical inventions revolutionized the industry and changed the way we live.

Examples of chimerical in a Sentence

formal The scientist's chimerical experiments pushed the boundaries of genetic engineering.

informal Her dreams of becoming a famous singer seemed chimerical at first, but now she's on her way to stardom.

slang I thought his idea of starting a business with no money was chimerical, but somehow he made it work.

figurative The artist's chimerical paintings transported viewers to a fantastical world beyond imagination.

Grammatical Forms of chimerical

past tense

chimericalled

plural

chimericals

comparative

more chimerical

superlative

most chimerical

present tense

chimerical

future tense

will be chimerical

perfect tense

have been chimerical

continuous tense

is being chimerical

singular

chimerical

positive degree

chimerical

infinitive

to be chimerical

gerund

chimericaling

participle

chimericalled

Origin and Evolution of chimerical

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'chimerical' originated from the Greek word 'khimaira' which referred to a mythical creature with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chimerical' has evolved to mean something imaginary, fanciful, or unreal, often used to describe ideas or plans that are unrealistic or unlikely to happen.