illusion
/ɪˈluːʒən/
noun
- A false idea or belief, especially about someone or a situation.
- The idea of perfect happiness is an illusion that many people chase.
- She had no illusions about how difficult the job would be.
- He was under the illusion that he could finish the project in one day.
- Something that deceives the senses or mind, like a magic trick or optical trick.
- The painting used perspective to give the illusion of depth.
- The magician created the illusion that the coin had vanished.
- The mirror maze was full of optical illusions that confused visitors.