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surreal

Syllabification: (sur·re·al)
Pronunciation: /səˈrēəl/
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Definition of surreal

adjective

  • having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre:a surreal mix of fact and fantasy

Derivatives

surreality

Pronunciation: /ˌsərēˈalitē/
noun

surreally

adverb

Origin:

1930s: back-formation from surrealism

Spell surreal with a double r.

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