Delusional and Imaginary

Delusional

Delusional adjective - Suffering from or characterized by delusions.
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Imaginary and delusional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Imaginary" instead an adjective "Delusional".

Nearby Words: delusion, delusive

Imaginary

Imaginary adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: told by the psychologist that it was perfectly normal for their child to have an imaginary friend

Delusional and imaginary are semantically related. You can use "Delusional" instead an adjective "Imaginary".

Nearby Words: imagination, imaginative

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  • Because the small gods of the desert don't miss an opportunity to latch onto anyone's belief, even a delusional crackpot's belief in his imaginary friend, Angus is "real" enough to hit a lion over the head with a rock.
  • Mirror Monologue Bloo, from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, has a conversation with his reflection while he is sick and delusional.
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