"lethetic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more lethetic [comparative], most lethetic [superlative]
Etymology: Ultimately from Ancient Greek λήθω (lḗthō, “to forget”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|λήθω||to forget}} Ancient Greek λήθω (lḗthō, “to forget”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} lethetic (comparative more lethetic, superlative most lethetic)
  1. Failing to mirror reality, purely escapist or nonsensical. Synonyms: unrealistic, escapist, fantastic Related terms: lethologica
    Sense id: en-lethetic-en-adj-o3gCA3eo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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