Phantasmagoric

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /fæntæzməˈɡɔrɪk/

Definitions of phantasmagoric

adjective relating to or resembling a phantasmagoria; fantastic and dreamlike

Example Sentences

A1 The children were amazed by the phantasmagoric parade of colors in the circus.

A2 The old abandoned house looked phantasmagoric in the moonlight.

B1 The artist's paintings were filled with phantasmagoric creatures and landscapes.

B2 The movie's special effects created a phantasmagoric world that captivated the audience.

C1 The novel was praised for its phantasmagoric storytelling and vivid imagery.

C2 The ballet performance was a phantasmagoric display of talent and creativity.

Examples of phantasmagoric in a Sentence

formal The artist created a phantasmagoric masterpiece that left the viewers in awe.

informal The movie we watched last night was so phantasmagoric, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

slang That haunted house was totally phantasmagoric, it gave me the creeps.

figurative Her dreams were filled with phantasmagoric creatures and landscapes, making sleep a surreal experience.

Grammatical Forms of phantasmagoric

past tense

phantasmagoricked

plural

phantasmagorics

comparative

more phantasmagoric

superlative

most phantasmagoric

present tense

phantasmagorics

future tense

will phantasmagoric

perfect tense

have phantasmagoricked

continuous tense

is phantasmagoricking

singular

phantasmagoric

positive degree

phantasmagoric

infinitive

to phantasmagoric

gerund

phantasmagoricking

participle

phantasmagoric

Origin and Evolution of phantasmagoric

First Known Use: 1802 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'phantasmagoric' originated from the French word 'fantasmagorique' which was derived from the Greek words 'phantasma' meaning 'apparition' and 'agoreuein' meaning 'to speak publicly'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of magic lantern show featuring ghostly images, the word 'phantasmagoric' has evolved to refer to anything fantastical, surreal, or dreamlike in nature.