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Definitions

surreal

[suh-ree-uhl, -reel] / səˈri əl, -ˈril /
ADJECTIVE
dreamlike
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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It felt surreal, and Jessica says she was slow to process the news.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Funny how neither film adaptation knew what to make of El Rey, dropping him and Thompson’s surreal depiction of hell; the book’s admirers swear by the ending’s strangeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, attempts to plug the gaps have taken on a surreal quality.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Kelly was among a number of super-fans invited to LA to watch the filming of the anniversary special - something she describes as a "surreal experience".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

This is so surreal, I keep looking around for Salvador Dali to make an appearance.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon