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Definition of hallucinatory

hallucinatory

/həˈluːsɪnəˌtɔːri/
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• adjective

1

Resembling a hallucination or dream in being bizarre, surreal, or vividly unreal.

Example

"The director is known for creating a surreal, hallucinatory atmosphere in his experimental films."

2

Relating to, characterized by, or inducing hallucinations.

Example

"The patient suffered from severe fevers that brought on terrifying hallucinatory episodes."

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• Rhymes for hallucinatory

• Nearby Words

hallstand
hallucinate
hallucination
hallucinatory
hallucinogenic
hallway
halo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the root of 'hallucinate' and the suffix '-ory', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'alucinari' ('to wander in the mind' or 'to dream').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hallucinatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hallucinatory
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