phantasm

/ˈfæntæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a product of the imagination, especially a vague or fanciful conception or idea

“The actor’s elaborate costumes and makeup created a mesmerizing phantasm on stage.”

2. noun

a ghost or spirit, especially one that is thought to appear to living people

“The old mansion was said to be haunted by a malevolent phantasm.”

Synonyms

  • ghost
  • illusion
  • specter

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality