Delusional
Delusional adjective - Suffering from or characterized by delusions.
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Synonyms for Delusional
Imaginary and delusional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Imaginary" instead an adjective "Delusional".
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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Related pairs
- ideal and delusional
- ideal and imaginary
- make-believe and delusional
- make-believe and imaginary
- fanciful and delusional
- fanciful and imaginary
- deceptive and delusional
- deceptive and imaginary
- fantastic and delusional
- fantastic and imaginary
- visionary and delusional
- visionary and imaginary
- delusive and delusional
- delusive and imaginary
Both words in one sentence
- 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.
Source: Imaginary Friend -
Bloo, from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, has a conversation with his reflection while he is sick and delusional.
Source: Mirror Monologue
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