surrealistic

[ suh-ree-uh-lis-tik ]

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of surrealism; surreal.
having features typical or reminiscent of those depicted in surrealistic painting or drawing: the moon's surrealistic landscape.

Origin of surrealistic

1925–30; surrealist + -ic

The former, known for its surrealistic imagery, was open to multiple interpretations.
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Unlocking your inner Hitchcock, “Disturbia” is still a surrealistic song to add to any Halloween playlist.
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Tragic, lyric, ironic, dramatic, realistic, surrealistic—a sure winner.
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Eavesdropping from afar on the debate about how American Jews will vote this year is a slightly surrealistic business.
Republicans and the 'Quality of Sodom' | Gershom Gorenberg | July 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Besides that, I have read the surrealistic reports that some Jews are considering voting for the party of Sodom.
Republicans and the 'Quality of Sodom' | Gershom Gorenberg | July 23, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

That was a possibility which always lurked in the back of his mind, and lately it had been giving him surrealistic nightmares.
Day of the Moron | Henry Beam Piper
The television set flickered, hummed, gave out a flashing dance of surrealistic doodles, and abruptly presented a picture.
Stairway to the Stars | Larry Shaw
On the Tuesday of the second week of what was fast becoming a surrealistic quagmire, I met Isabel.
The Capgras Shift | Sam Vaknin

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