1. of, relating to, or characteristic of illusion; creating or intended to create a false or misleading impression of reality
Usage: commonly used in art, theater, and visual contexts
2. of or relating to a style of art or performance that emphasizes the creation of convincing visual or sensory illusions
Usage: art history and performance terminology

Examples

• The illusionistic painting made the flat wall appear to have depth and dimension.
• The magician's illusionistic tricks amazed the audience night after night.
• Renaissance artists developed illusionistic techniques to create the appearance of three-dimensional space.
• The stage design used illusionistic effects to transform the simple set into a grand palace.
• Her illusionistic style of writing made readers question what was real and what was imagined.
• The illusionistic quality of the photograph made it difficult to distinguish from reality.