Definition

Something that is not real or does not exist; it can also refer to something so amazing that it seems unbelievable.

Example

The special effects in that movie were so unreal that I felt like I was in a dream.

Conversation

Did you see that new movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, it was absolutely unreal how good it was!

I know, right? The special effects were just unreal!

Totally! I couldn't believe how they made everything look so real.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unreal → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "real" (from Latin "realis", meaning actual or true). The word "unreal" means not real or lacking in reality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'real' — this helps you remember that 'unreal' means something that is not real.

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