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Meaning
The word "apparition" refers to a ghostly figure or a supernatural appearance of a person or thing. It often signifies a mysterious sighting, typically that of a spirit or phantom that suddenly appears, often with a shocking or eerie effect.
Synonyms
- Ghost
- Spirit
- Phantom
- Specter
- Wraith
- Vision
- Shade
Antonyms
- Reality
- Certainty
- Presence
- Being
Etymology
The word "apparition" comes from the Latin word "apparitio", which means "appearance" or "manifestation". It is derived from "apparere", meaning "to appear". The term has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.
Examples
- The old mansion was said to be haunted, and several visitors claimed to have seen an apparition in the hallway.
- She thought she was imagining things when she caught a glimpse of an apparition in the mirror.
- The apparition appeared just before dawn, cloaked in mist and mystery.
- During her meditation, she experienced an apparition that filled her with a sense of peace and understanding.