Dictionary Entry
chimerical
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.21)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Of or pertaining to a chimera.
In a Sentence
“His chimerical plan to build a castle in the clouds was met with skepticism.”
Published Usage Examples
“He interested his brother Etienne in these so-called chimerical projects.”
“Hodder fell asleep from sheer exhaustion, awaking during the night at occasional intervals to recall chimerical dreams in which the events of the day before were reflected, but caricatured and distorted.”
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