mirage

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as water or distant objects
    en: an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as water or distant objects
  2. noun
    something that is false or deceptive, especially an illusion of hope or success
    en: something that is false or deceptive, especially an illusion of hope or success

examples

  1. The desert heat created a mirage.

    The desert heat created a mirage.

  2. His success was just a mirage.

    His success was just a mirage.