Phantasm
Pronunciation: /ˌfænˈtæzəm/
Phantasm (noun)
- A strange image or idea that seems real but is not; often felt during fear, dreams, or imagination.
- A ghostly sight or feeling that appears to someone, usually in a frightening or unreal way.
- An idea that people strongly believe, but it is not true or is based on wrong thinking.
Examples
- The mirror showed an unreal image that vanished when I blinked.
- In the dark, the fog became an unreal image on the wall.