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illusivebased on or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: based on or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːsɪv/

Korean meaning: 착각에 기반한, 환상의, 속이는

Korean pronunciation: 일-루-시브 (강세: 루)

Example Sentences

  • His get-rich-quick scheme proved to be completely illusive.
  • The diet's promised results were illusive - she gained weight instead of losing it.
  • The politician's campaign promises turned out to be illusive after the election.

illusive

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈluːsɪv//

based on or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive

illusive concept
💡 Concept

Desert mirage deceives hopeful traveler

illusive mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Ill person chases elusive mirages that keep disappearing

illusive rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

An illusive path can be confusing and misleading.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈluːsɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈluːsɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixil--
Rootlus
Suffix--ive

Origin

라틴어 'illudere'(속이다, 희롱하다)에서 유래했습니다. 마치 마술사가 관객을 속이듯 현실이 아닌 환상을 보여주는 것을 의미하게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

illusive dream
illusive hope
illusive promise
illusive nature
illusive appearance
prove illusive

📝Examples

His get-rich-quick scheme proved to be completely illusive.

😄 Fun example

The diet's promised results were illusive - she gained weight instead of losing it.

The politician's campaign promises turned out to be illusive after the election.

😄 Fun example

My dream of becoming a K-pop star was sadly illusive - I can't even carry a tune.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

deceptivefalsemisleadingimaginaryunreal

Antonyms

realgenuineauthentic

Related

elusiveillusionillusorydelusive

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