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illusionarybased 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

illusionary concept
💡 Concept

Magic trick gone obviously wrong

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illusionary rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The missionary's promise was illusionary, but the visionary's path was real

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈluːʒəˌneri/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈluːʒənəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootillus-
Suffix--ary

Origin

라틴어 'illusio(속임, 조롱)'에서 유래되어, 현실이 아닌 것을 진실로 여기게 만드는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

ionaryvisionarymissionary
ionary
visionary
missionary

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📝Examples

The student's belief that he could pass the exam without studying was completely illusionary.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

His illusionary belief that he looks good in skinny jeans was shattered when he saw the photos.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

deceptivefalseunrealimaginaryfictitious

Antonyms

realgenuineauthentic

Related

illusionillusivedelusionalfantasymirage