Found 3 items, similar to apparition.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: apparition hantu
English → English (WordNet) Definition: apparition apparition n 1: a ghostly appearing figure; “we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us” [syn: phantom, phantasm, phantasma, specter, spectre] 2: the appearance of a ghostlike figure; “I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter” 3: something existing in perception only; “a ghostly apparition at midnight” [syn: phantom, phantasm, phantasma, shadow] 4: an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; “natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stanger”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Apparition Apparition \Ap`pa*ri"tion\, n. [F. apparition, L. apparitio, fr. apparere. See Appear.] 1. The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility. --Milton. [1913 Webster] The sudden apparition of the Spaniards. --Prescott. [1913 Webster] The apparition of Lawyer Clippurse occasioned much speculation in that portion of the world. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. The thing appearing; a visible object; a form. [1913 Webster] Which apparition, it seems, was you. --Tatler. [1913 Webster] 3. An unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance; a ghost; a specter; a phantom. “The heavenly bands . . . a glorious apparition.” --Milton. [1913 Webster] I think it is the weakness of mine eyes That shapes this monstrous apparition. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. (Astron.) The first appearance of a star or other luminary after having been invisible or obscured; -- opposed to occultation. [1913 Webster] Circle of perpetual apparition. See under Circle. [1913 Webster]