Synonyms for

Surrealism

Verb / sɜ:ˈi:lɪzʌm / / sɜ:ˈi:ʌˌlɪzʌm / Another word for surrealism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Surrealism is an artistic movement that aims to express the subconscious mind and dreams through unusual or irrational imagery.

Synonyms & similar words

dreamlike fantastic bizarre absurd unreal impossible weird strange unusual peculiar odd fanciful quirky offbeat eccentric whimsical magical fanciful supernatural imaginative

Example sentences

  1. 1. The surrealism of the painting made me feel like I was in a dream.
  2. 2. He created a surrealism artwork by combining elements that don't normally go together.
  3. 3. The movie had a touch of surrealism with its talking animals.
  4. 4. Surrealism often explores the world of dreams and the unconscious mind.
  5. 5. The artist used surrealism to express her emotions in a unique way.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision.' - Salvador Dali
  • 2. 'Surrealism is not a style. It is the cry of a mind turning back on itself.' - Rene Magritte
  • 3. 'Surrealism is the magical surprise of finding a lion in a wardrobe, where you were sure of finding shirts.' - Frida Kahlo

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