Basic Details
Word: Surreal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is dreamlike and strange, often hard to believe or understand.
Synonyms: Dreamlike, bizarre, unreal
Antonyms: Real, ordinary, straightforward
Idioms and Phrases
- Surreal experience: A situation that feels very strange, as if in a dream. Example: "Going to the carnival after so many years felt like a surreal experience, with all the lights and music."
- Life is but a dream: Suggesting that reality can be as strange as a dream. Example: "After hearing his wild story, I thought to myself, life is but a dream!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artwork was so surreal that it made the viewers question what was real and what was imagined.
Example 2: After the long hike, standing at the edge of the valley and looking at the magnificent view felt surreal.
Example 3: The film's plot was surreal, taking the audience on a journey through a world full of wonders and mysteries.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "surreal" was first used in the early 20th century to describe art that mixes reality with dream-like elements? It became widely associated with the Surrealist movement, which included famous artists like Salvador Dal.
Famous Quote
"The surreal is not a dream; it is a deeper reality." Andr Breton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "surreal" mean?
a) Very funny
b) Ordinary and simple
c) Dreamlike and strange
d) Bright and colourful
Answer: c) Dreamlike and strange
2. Which of these is a synonym of "surreal"?
a) Unreal
b) Common
c) Serious
d) Classic
Answer: a) Unreal
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "surreal"?
a) Bizarre
b) Dreamlike
c) Ordinary
d) Strange
Answer: c) Ordinary
4. Which sentence uses "surreal" correctly?
a) The morning was surreal, with the sun shining brightly.
b) The news of her win felt surreal, like something out of a dream.
c) I had a surreal sandwich for lunch.
d) The dog was surreal and playful.
Answer: b) The news of her win felt surreal, like something out of a dream.
5. Which idiom suggests that reality can be strange?
a) Surreal experience
b) Life is but a dream
c) As light as a feather
d) Straight as an arrow
Answer: b) Life is but a dream
