Unreal
Unreal adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Virtual and unreal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Virtual" instead an adjective "Unreal".
Nearby Words: unrealistic, unreality
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- All the Dragon Knights believe that universes outside their own are somehow virtual and unreal, Haruka is arguing with them all the way, and Karasu is the only one who's convinced/realizes that the "virtual universe" thingie connected to a real universe rather than creating an artificial existence.
Source: Expendable Alternate Universe -
Midway's The Grid was about an Unreal Tournament style game show taking place in semi-virtual reality, in which contestants kill each other in virtual arenas to get money, and ultimately, an insanely large grand prize.
Source: Blood Sport -
They, however, are in Unreal-based Virtual Reality game, so it's justified.
Source: Improvised Zipline
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