barmecide in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
BARMECIDE: an illusion of abundance or wealth that is ultimately deceptive and unattainable.
Crossword clues for barmecide
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "barmecide".
- Illusion of wealth that is ultimately unattainable.
- False promise of plenty that leads to disappointment.
- Deceptive appearance of abundance in a barren reality.
- Illusory feast that offers nothing of substance.
- Cloaked deception of riches that never materialize.
Barmecide sentence examples
- The lavish feast laid out before them was nothing but a Barmecide illusion, vanishing as they reached for it.
- In his speech, he painted a Barmecide picture of prosperity that left everyone feeling more disillusioned than inspired.
- The promise of a promotion felt like a Barmecide dream, always just out of reach.
- After her grand plans crumbled, she realized her expectations had been nothing more than a Barmecide vision.
- They spent the evening indulging in a Barmecide fantasy of wealth and success as they sipped cheap wine.
- The artist's vibrant painting depicted a Barmecide paradise that was unattainable in reality.
- As he stood before the empty buffet, it struck him that their generosity had been a Barmecide gesture.
- Her enthusiasm for the project, despite the lack of resources, had turned into a Barmecide hope.
- The extravagant party was revealed to be a Barmecide affair, with no actual food to be found.
- In the end, their plans for a vacation were dashed, leaving only a Barmecide longing for adventure.