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Meaning of suspend one's disbelief | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To willingly accept the premise of a story or work of art, usually for the sake of enjoying it.

idiomatic

Examples

“Although the novel was quite far-fetched, I was willing to suspend my disbelief.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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