Surreal
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Unreal Quality
Describes something so unusual it seems out of this world, almost dream-like. The magician's performance was surreal; I couldn't believe my eyes.
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Not Negative Only
While often used in weird or unsettling contexts, 'surreal' can describe pleasantly unusual experiences too. Walking through the rainbow lit mist of the waterfall felt surreal.
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Unexpected Twist
Used when reality takes a surprising turn that disrupts the ordinary. Seeing the horse in the school hallway was surreal.