illusionary — based on or having the nature of an illusion; not real or true
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on or having the nature of an illusion; not real or true
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːʒəˌneri/
Korean meaning: 착각에 근거한, 환상의, 허상의
Korean pronunciation: 일-루-저-너-리 (강세: 루)
Example Sentences
- The student's belief that he could pass the exam without studying was completely illusionary.
- My cat's illusionary confidence that it can catch the red laser dot is quite entertaining.
- The politician's promises of overnight change proved to be illusionary.
illusionary
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈluːʒəˌneri//
based on or having the nature of an illusion; not real or true
Magic trick gone obviously wrong
The missionary's promise was illusionary, but the visionary's path was real
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Origin
라틴어 'illusio(속임, 조롱)'에서 유래되어, 현실이 아닌 것을 진실로 여기게 만드는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The student's belief that he could pass the exam without studying was completely illusionary.”
“My cat's illusionary confidence that it can catch the red laser dot is quite entertaining.”
“The politician's promises of overnight change proved to be illusionary.”
“His illusionary belief that he looks good in skinny jeans was shattered when he saw the photos.”
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