Impression and Reality

Impression

Impression noun - Something imagined or pictured in the mind.
Usage example: had a vague impression that the guide would be female

Reality is an antonym for impression in feeling topic.

Reality

Reality noun - Something that actually exists.

Impression is an antonym for reality.

How words are described

similar similar impression similar reality
original original impression original reality
real real impression real reality
bad bad impression bad reality
Other adjectives: false, horrible, possible, bizarre, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Surf's Up Character Development: Like most people that appear on reality television, Cody is initially under the impression that he's the most fascinating person on earth.
  • For decades people had the impression that marijuana was legal in Jamaica, while in reality it wasn't.
  • No Dress Code Akin to Dawson Casting, as both tropes give the impression that teenagers are much more adult than in reality.
    Source: No Dress Code
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