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- [ih-loo-zhuh-nist]
- /ɪˈlu ʒə nɪst/
- /ɪˈluː.ʒən.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-loo-zhuh-nist]
- /ɪˈlu ʒə nɪst/
Definitions of illusionist word
- noun illusionist a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand. 1
- noun illusionist an adherent of illusionism. 1
- noun illusionist A person who performs tricks that deceive the eye; a magician. 1
- noun illusionist performer: magician 1
- countable noun illusionist An illusionist is a performer who makes it seem that strange or impossible things are happening, for example that a person has disappeared or been cut in half. 0
- noun illusionist a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer 0
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Origin of illusionist
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; illusion + -ist
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Parts of speech for Illusionist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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illusionist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
illusionist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illusionist
noun illusionist
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
- wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
- witch — a person, now especially a woman, who professes or is supposed to practice magic or sorcery; a sorceress. Compare warlock.
- virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
- charmer — If you refer to someone, especially a man, as a charmer, you think that they behave in a very charming but rather insincere way.
Antonyms for illusionist
noun illusionist
- amateur — An amateur is someone who does something as a hobby and not as a job.
- rookie — an athlete playing his or her first season as a member of a professional sports team: The rookie replaced the injured regular at first base.
- disillusionist — to disillusion.
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