Synonyms for

Apparitions

Verb / ˌæpɜ:ˈɪʃʌnz / Another word for apparitions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Apparitions are ghostly or supernatural images that appear to people.

Synonyms & similar words

spectre phantom phantasma shadow specter fantasm phantasm apparition ghosts specters phantoms spirits shades wraiths visions hallucinations illusions mirages fantasies figments delusions impressions images manifestations appearances outlines silhouettes forms

Example sentences

  1. The apparitions in the graveyard scared the visitors.
  2. She thought she saw an apparition in the mirror.
  3. The old castle was known for its many apparitions.
  4. The apparitions in the haunted house were so scary that the family moved out.
  5. He claimed to have seen an apparition of his deceased grandmother.

Quotes

  • I am not given to hallucinations, Mr. Holmes, but I am sure that what I saw was an apparition.
  • The apparition of these faces in the crowd; petals on a wet, black bough.
  • The apparition of these two faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough.

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