Phantasmal
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or characterized by fantasy or imagination.
- Visually striking or impressive, but lacking substance or reality.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french fantasmel, based on greek phantasma "appearance, apparition".
Examples:
- The phantasmal landscape was filled with surreal, dream-like images.
- The phantasmal fireworks display was a visual feast for the senses.
- The phantasmal castle was constructed entirely out of clouds and mist.
- The phantasmal creatures that inhabited the forest were unlike anything anyone had ever seen before.
- The phantasmal city was made up of towering spires and fantastical architecture.