This is the 17841st most frequent Polish word.
złudzeniem
"Złudzeniem" means "illusion" or "delusion" in English.
In this sentence, 'złudzeniem' is used to describe an optical illusion, emphasizing its nature as something deceptive and not reflecting reality.
To, co widzieliśmy na horyzoncie, okazało się tylko złudzeniem optycznym.
What we saw on the horizon turned out to be just an optical illusion.
Here, 'złudzeniem' represents a false belief or unrealistic idea that influences decisions, showing its use metaphorically for misconceptions.
Życie w luksusie jest dla wielu ludzi złudzeniem, które prowadzi ich na złe wybory.
Living in luxury is for many people an illusion that leads them to wrong choices.
In this usage, 'złudzeniem' highlights a belief that is overly optimistic or detached from probable reality.