Delusion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈluːʒən/

Definitions of delusion

noun a belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument

Example Sentences

A1 She was under the delusion that he would never leave her.

A2 His delusion of grandeur often led to unrealistic expectations.

B1 The cult leader's delusion of being a divine being was dangerous for his followers.

B2 Her delusion that she was invincible led to risky behavior.

C1 The politician's delusion of being above the law eventually caught up with him.

C2 The psychiatrist helped the patient confront his delusions and work towards a healthier mindset.

Examples of delusion in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a delusion of grandeur.

informal She's under the delusion that she can sing like a professional.

slang Stop living in a delusion, man. Face reality.

figurative His belief that he could win the race was just a delusion.

Grammatical Forms of delusion

• past tense: deluded
• plural: delusions
• comparative: more deluded
• superlative: most deluded
• present tense: deludes
• future tense: will delude
• perfect tense: have deluded
• continuous tense: is deluding
• singular: delusion
• positive degree: delusional
• infinitive: to delude
• gerund: deluding
• participle: deluded

Origin and Evolution of delusion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'delusion' originated from the Latin word 'delusio', which means 'a mocking' or 'a deceiving'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'delusion' has evolved to encompass the idea of a false belief or perception that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. It is often associated with mental health and cognitive biases.