Synonyms of illusion

Noun

1. illusion, semblance, appearance

usage: an erroneous mental representation

2. illusion, fantasy, phantasy, fancy, misconception

usage: something many people believe that is false; "they have the illusion that I am very wealthy"

3. delusion, illusion, head game, deception, deceit, dissembling, dissimulation

usage: the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas

4. magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception, performance

usage: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Definition and meaning of illusion (Dictionary)