surreal
Popular usage has transformed the word "surreal" into litle more than a synonym for "weird", and so rendered it useless. I'll use "surrealistic" if a film (or any work of art) exhibits mannered mimicking of superficial aspects of the visual style of the original Surrealists between the wars (commonly, cribs from Dali,
Magritte,
Chirico, Bunuel or
Cocteau). In all other cases I prefer more specific terms, like "dreamlike", "Nightmarish" or "Bunuelesque". I'd reserve "surrealist" for the output of members of recognized Surrealist groups.
surreal
by Juan Valdez on Jan 15, 2004 07:30:28
Example:
surreal actually means having an oddly dreamlike
quality but tell that to every carriebien
travel commercial EVER
surreal
by alec on Jul 15, 2004 11:58:25
when both
your parents and the parents of a hot girl say its okay that your parents
arent hoem when she comes over for a long time.
surreal
by LEthaLity on Apr 14, 2008 08:10:43
Surreal
by Agent - 4173 - KETER on Jul 08, 2022 22:25:10
Surreal: Surreal defines something that is
on the brink of being unexplainable. Something Surreal, or
Surrealism, is what makes things in life different. It makes things stand out. It makes you think, “Is that possible?” Something
surreal cannot be, or can almost not be, described.
Surreal
by blii on Feb 20, 2003 13:17:55
Example:
"
Giraffes and
wildebeest were recently sighted attempting to gain entry to a prototype cylindrical toaster left to
dry on the roof of Prof. Marleson's New York apartment."
surreality
by xaocoh on Sep 26, 2006 02:00:46
1.
Happenings that when intersected into one's own sphere of reality, strike oneself as surreal or fantastic.
2. A
group's consensus reality as it appears to a non-involved individual or group, especially if profound differences exist between the two parties.
Example:
1.
Meg's conversation with the
Amway representative gave her a view into the surreality of vertical marketing schemes.
2. Upon their first visit to the
countryside, many urban-dwelling folk are amazed at the archaic surreality still embodied in rural America.
surreally
by Ryan Saav on Jul 12, 2006 14:36:58
Example:
When I went to
Europe for
vacation, I had a surreally
good time. There were so many ladies throwing themselves at me and well, you get the rest.
Surreal
by DonQuiffi on Jul 09, 2009 02:44:24
Example:
"Momma, why can't I eat
Kraft Mac N' Cheese for breakfast?"
"Shut your
mouf, D'Quayshius and eat yo surreal."
surrealize
by xaocoh on Sep 26, 2006 01:52:03
To imagine what is possible.
The act of
imagination.
To create something as if out of nothing.
(In Active Form- "surrealizing")- fabricating something into reality, especially if done with little or no financial
outlay, and/or
resources.
Example:
Doug the artist often likes to surrealize what his
sculpture will look like prior to beginning work on it.
(Active Form)- I am surrealizing my tired old apartment into a hip, happening
pad.