Surreal Definition & Meaning
surreal
- adjective
- characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; "a great concourse of phantasmagoric shadows"--J.C.Powys; "the incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature"
- resembling a dream; "night invested the lake with a dreamlike quality"; "as irrational and surreal as a dream"
"Surreal" in song lyrics
See how surreal is used in real songs:
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"Surreal"
Atoms Family — Small Violins -
"It's just surreal"
Atoms Family — Small Violins -
"The blood splash on the kid is surreal"
Chief Kamachi — The Gospel
Words that rhyme with surreal
Usage tips for "surreal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "surreal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for surreal to find words that pair well.