surreally

American  

[ser-ee-uhl-ee] / sərˈi əl i /

adverb

1. in a way or to a degree that feels surreal; in a way that is disorienting, bizarre, or fantastic.

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Example Sentences

Set in a surreally rendered present day, it accurately captures the emotion and the aesthetic of our time, reflecting the relentless nature of our current challenge.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

This allowed Abe to surreally shrink proportions and create innovative silhouettes, visible in generous peplums, pants and skirts, and intricate folds within knitwear.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2023

In adult Barry’s memory/hallucination, pairs of people in tuxes and gowns surreally jog in a line through the plain, directly into a hall filled with well-wishers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023

In vivid contrast to the cacophony of India's chaotic and bustling towns, swathes of Kumbanad are surreally deserted and half-frozen in time.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2023

The road to the plantation had been cut into the Amazon’s famously poor soil—it was the blaring orange- red of cheap makeup, almost surreally bright against the great dark green leaves of the forest.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann