chimerical

/kaɪmərɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or seeming to have a fanciful or exaggerated quality; improbable or unrealistic

“The chimerical promises of the politician left many voters disappointed.”

2. noun

a thing that is believed to exist but has no real basis in fact

“The idea of world peace is a chimerical dream for many politicians.”

Synonyms

  • fanciful
  • illusory
  • improbable
  • unrealistic

Antonyms

  • practical
  • probable
  • realistic