Ignis Fatuus

Synonyms of ignis fatuus

• flicker
• phosphorescence
• will-o'-the-wisp
• jack-o'-lantern

Collocations of ignis fatuus

ignis fatuus

Frequency: 70 %

The marsh was said to be haunted by will-o'-the-wisps, also known as ignis fatuus.

ignis fatuus

Frequency: 45 %

The eerie glow in the distance turned out to be nothing more than a ghost light, or ignis fatuus.

ignis fatuus

Frequency: 30 %

The fool's fire danced and flickered, leading travelers astray in the darkness.

Idiomatic Expressions for ignis fatuus

• Phrase: Following an ignis fatuus
  Meaning: Being misled or deceived by something that appears promising but is ultimately false or misleading
  Usage: She realized she had been following an ignis fatuus when the investment turned out to be a scam.