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- Dictionaryapparition/ˌapəˈrɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a ghost or ghostlike image of a person: "a headless apparition" Similar
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apparition: [noun] an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon. a ghostly figure.
APPARITION definition: 1. the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form that can be seen 2. the spirit of a dead person…. Learn more.
APPARITION meaning: 1. the spirit of a dead person appearing in a form that can be seen 2. the spirit of a dead person…. Learn more.
Apparition definition: a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith. See examples of APPARITION used in a sentence.
apparition: 1 n a ghostly appearing figure “we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us” Synonyms: fantasm , phantasm , phantasma , phantom , specter , spectre Types: Flying Dutchman the captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day Type of: disembodied spirit , ...
3 days ago · The apparition wobbled in front of Arthur's eyes, though the truth of the matter is probably that Arthur's eyes were wobbling in front of the apparition. The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; opposed to occultation
3 meanings: 1. an appearance, esp of a ghost or ghostlike figure 2. the figure so appearing; phantom; spectre 3. the act of.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of apparition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apparition definition: A ghostly figure; a specter. Origin of Apparition Middle English apparicioun from Old French apparition from Late Latin appāritiō appāritiōn-an appearance from Latin appāritus past participle of appārēre to appear appear. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition From French apparition, from Latin apparitio, from appareo.
2. A sudden or unusual sight: " [The designer's] indoor-outdoor reversals and juxtapositions call forth a Magritte apparition beneath a Miami moon" (Herbert Muschamp).
