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dillusional

Definition:

An adjective that describes someone who is affected by or exhibiting delusions; having false or unrealistic beliefs or impressions.

Senses:

1. Mental State: characterized by persistent false beliefs despite evidence to the contrary.
2. Mass Delusion: relating to a shared false belief held by a large group of people.

Usages:

Sense 1: Mental State

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Sample Sentence 1:

She is dillusional, firmly convinced that she is a famous Hollywood actress.

Sample Sentence 2:

His dillusional thinking led him to believe that he possessed superhuman powers.

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Sense 2: Mass Delusion

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Sample Sentence 1:

The dillusional belief that aliens were invading spread rapidly throughout the town.

Sample Sentence 2:

During the frenzy of the witch trials, the entire community became dillusional, accusing innocent people of witchcraft.

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