delusion — a belief or impression that is false or not based on reality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a belief or impression that is false or not based on reality
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈluːʒən/
Korean meaning: 망상, 착각, 허상
Korean pronunciation: 딜**루**젼
Example Sentences
- My cat has delusions of being a fierce lion whenever it sees its reflection.
- His delusion that he could become a K-pop star lasted until he heard himself sing.
- The patient's delusions made it difficult for doctors to provide proper treatment.
delusion
NOUN//dɪˈluːʒən//
a belief or impression that is false or not based on reality
A person's delusion makes them see themselves as heroic in the mirror
Delusion creates illusion, but truth brings conclusion.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '속이다, 놀리다'는 뜻의 'ludere'에 '완전히'라는 의미의 'de-'가 붙어서 '완전히 속이다'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat has delusions of being a fierce lion whenever it sees its reflection.”
“His delusion that he could become a K-pop star lasted until he heard himself sing.”
“The patient's delusions made it difficult for doctors to provide proper treatment.”
“She was under the delusion that her boss actually read her 50-page reports.”
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