Apparition Definition & Meaning
apparition
- noun
- a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"
- the appearance of a ghostlike figure; "I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter"
- something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight"
- an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; "natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger"
"Apparition" in song lyrics
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"Flow through a collision like an apparition"
K-Rino — Temple of Doom -
"Lookin like an apparition"
Necro — Violins of Violence -
"Watch your manslaughter case in court as an apparition"
Time — Flying Cowboys
Words that rhyme with apparition
Usage tips for "apparition"
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- What does apparition mean?
- a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us" the appearance of a ghostlike figure; "I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter" something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight" an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; "natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger"
- What part of speech is apparition?
- Apparition is a noun.
- How many definitions does apparition have?
- Apparition has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).