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surrealistic


sur·re·al·is·tic

adj \-ˌrē-ə-ˈlis-tik also -ˌrā-\

Definition of SURREALISTIC

1
: of or relating to surrealism
2
: having a strange dreamlike atmosphere or quality like that of a surrealist painting
sur·re·al·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of SURREALISTIC

  1. It was a surrealistic experience.

First Known Use of SURREALISTIC

1925

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