Pronunciation: /ˈɪˈmædʒəˌnɛri ɪnˈvælɪd/
noun a person who is believed to be ill or disabled but is not actually so
A1 The imaginary invalid in the play was always complaining about their health.
A2 The children enjoyed pretending to be an imaginary invalid during their game of make-believe.
B1 The doctor was puzzled by the symptoms of the patient, who seemed to be behaving like an imaginary invalid.
B2 The nurse suspected that the patient might be a hypochondriac, constantly acting like an imaginary invalid.
C1 The playwright used the character of the imaginary invalid to explore themes of illness and deception.
C2 The novel delves deep into the psyche of the protagonist, who oscillates between reality and the persona of an imaginary invalid.
adjective existing only in the imagination; not real
A1 She told her friends about her imaginary invalid friend.
A2 The children played a game pretending to be doctors and an imaginary invalid patient.
B1 The play they watched was about an imaginary invalid who constantly complained about their health.
B2 The novel featured a character who was convinced they were an imaginary invalid, constantly seeking medical attention.
C1 The artist's painting depicted an imaginary invalid surrounded by medical equipment.
C2 The film explored the concept of an imaginary invalid who believed they were terminally ill, leading to a complex psychological drama.
formal The play 'The Imaginary Invalid' by Molière is a classic French comedy.
informal Have you ever heard of 'The Imaginary Invalid'? It's a really funny play.
slang I can't believe he's acting like such an imaginary invalid about going to the doctor.
figurative She always plays the role of the imaginary invalid when she doesn't want to do something.
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