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Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-loo-zhuhn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlu ʒən

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Origin :
  • "act of misleading someone," early 15c.; as a form of mental derangement, 1550s, from Latin delusionem (nominative delusio) "a deceiving," noun of action from past participle stem of deludere (see delude).
  • Technically, delusion is a belief that, though false, has been surrendered to and accepted by the whole mind as a truth; illusion is an impression that, though false, is entertained provisionally on the recommendation of the senses or the imagination, but awaits full acceptance and may not influence action. Delusions of grandeur, the exact phrase, is recorded from 1840, though the two words were in close association for some time before that.
  • noun misconception, misbelief
Example sentences :
  • The delusion has now vanished, and made room for sober reason and reflection.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • You are no delusion—no mirage, but Rima, like no other being on earth.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • There was, indeed, a resemblance in their size and persons, which favoured the delusion.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I hold Nature for Master in such matters, and the fancy of men for delusion.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • "You appear to be laboring under some sort of delusion," he replied.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • Well, I've never borne him an ounce of malice for his delusion.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • I hope that she is under a delusion: it will be easy for you to undeceive her.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • Hugh Ritson was content that Greta should think she had been the victim of a delusion.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Oh, I had never been under any delusion on that score, as I have shown you.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "That is the delusion proper to Pierrot," said Pantaloon, contemptuously.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

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