Definitions

1. noun

A cultural movement in the arts, literature, and film, characterized by a fascination with the world of dreams and the subconscious, often featuring fantastical, illogical, or irrational elements.

“The surrealist art exhibition featured paintings that defied logic and pushed the boundaries of reality.”

2. noun

A style of art, literature, or film that is characterized by the use of fantastical or dream-like imagery, often with a sense of detachment from the real world.

“The surrealist novel explored the inner world of the protagonist, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.”

3. noun

A state of being or feeling that is detached from reality, often in a way that is dream-like or fantastical.

“The surreal feeling of floating in mid-air was a hallmark of the dream sequence.”