superrealism

[ soo-per-ree-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. photorealism.
2. surrealism.

superrealism

/ ˌsuːpəˈrɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. See surrealism
   another name for surrealism

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈrealist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• super·real·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of superrealism¹

1930–35; originally as translation of French surréalisme surrealism