Irreal vs. Unreal — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Irreal and Unreal
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Definitions
Irreal
Not real.
Unreal
Not real or substantial; illusory.
Irreal
(philosophy) Intangible; having no concrete existence.
Unreal
(Slang) So remarkable as to elicit disbelief; fantastic.
Unreal
Surreal.
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Unreal
Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.
Unreal
(informal) very impressive; amazing; unbelievable; incredible; larger or more fantastic than typical of real life.
The video includes unreal footage of an eight-metre wave.
I just had an unreal hamburger.
Unreal
Not real; unsubstantial; fanciful; ideal.
Unreal
Lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria;
Ghosts and other unreal entities
Unreal propaganda serving as news
Unreal
Not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary;
This conversation is getting more and more unreal
The fantastically unreal world of government bureaucracy
The unreal world of advertising art
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Unreal
Contrived by art rather than nature;
Artificial flowers
Artificial flavoring
An artificial diamond
Artificial fibers
Artificial sweeteners
Unreal
Lacking material form or substance; unreal;
As insubstantial as a dream
An insubstantial mirage on the horizon
