apparition

noun
UK: /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
US: /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

  1. A ghost or ghostly figure.

    1. I saw an apparition in the dark. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old house is rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a former resident. [ ] [ ]

  2. An unusual or unexpected sight.

    1. The rainbow was a beautiful apparition. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her sudden appearance at the party was an unexpected apparition, as nobody thought she would attend. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vision ghost phantom specter spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apparition" in English means: A ghost or ghostly figure., An unusual or unexpected sight..

The phonetic transcription of "apparition" is /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apparition": vision, ghost, phantom, specter, spirit.

Example usage of "apparition": "I saw an apparition in the dark.". More examples on the page.