delusion

noun
UK: /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
US: /dɪˈluː.ʒən/

  1. A belief that is not true.

    1. He has a delusion that he's famous.
    2. The idea that money brings happiness is a common delusion.

  2. A false idea or belief, especially one that cannot be changed by reason.

    1. She's under the delusion that she will pass the exam easily.
    2. He suffered from delusions of grandeur, believing he was extremely important.

Synonyms

illusion hallucination fantasy misconception

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delusion" in English means: A belief that is not true., A false idea or belief, especially one that cannot be changed by reason..

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

Synonyms for "delusion": illusion, hallucination, fantasy, misconception.

Example usage of "delusion": "He has a delusion that he's famous.". More examples on the page.