|
|
Definition of Surrealistic
1. Adjective. Characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions. "The incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature"
Similar to: Unrealistic
Derivative terms: Phantasmagoria, Phantasmagoria, Surrealism
Definition of Surrealistic
1. Adjective. Describing something that is surreal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Surrealistic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Surrealistic
Literary usage of Surrealistic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Costa Brava, Costa Dorada by Elke Homburg, Marion Golder (2001)
"Dalí received literary attention through his diverse publications which featured
in several surrealistic newspapers. Together with Luis Bunuel he wrote the ..."
2. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"surrealistic image. The islands have always been perceived as a blend of the
angelic and the demonic. Before the tourism industry referred to Las bias ..."
3. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"surrealistic ¡mage. The islands have always been perceived as a blend of the
angelic and the demonic. Before the tourism industry referred to Las Islas ..."
4. A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands by Barry Boyce (2004)
"surrealistic image. The islands have always been perceived as a blend of the
angelic and the demonic. Before the tourism industry referred to Las Islas ..."
5. The Virtuous Pagan in Middle English Literature by Cindy L. Vitto (1989)
"... the shiftiness of rhythm—all these produce a curiously homogeneous artistic
effect that for lack of a better term I have called surrealistic. ..."
6. The Virtuous Pagan in Middle English Literature by Cindy L. Vitto (1989)
"... the shiftiness of rhythm—all these produce a curiously homogeneous artistic
effect that for lack of a better term I have called surrealistic. ..."
Other Resources:
