chimerical
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It is the seduction of surfaces Cusk is exploring here, the ways we are taken in by so much that is chimerical: lavish interiors, actors, our own doubled selves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Since then it has become clear that general-purpose robots that look and act like humans are chimerical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
The chimerical enemy is firmly within humanity, not as an abstraction of human nature but in real human form.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
The rather chimerical notion of a nuclear bomb without radioactive side effects had emerged in late 1954 and had been embraced by Livermore, where it fit nicely with the lab’s brief to explore new ideas.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing chimerical
Frankenstein
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 SAT words Beginning with "C"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 7
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
