elusive — difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to remember or define clearly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to remember or define clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈluːsɪv/
Korean meaning: 찾기 어려운, 잡기 힘든, 달성하기 어려운; 기억하거나 명확히 정의하기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 일**루**시브
Example Sentences
- My cat has an elusive talent for disappearing right before bath time.
- The perfect work-life balance seems elusive in today's fast-paced world.
- Finding a parking spot in downtown during lunch hour is notoriously elusive.
elusive
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈluːsɪv//
difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to remember or define clearly
The photographer finds the perfect shot elusive as the rare bird flies away
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Origin
From Latin 'eludere' meaning 'to evade or escape,' composed of 'e-' (out) and 'ludere' (to play or mock). The word entered English in the late 16th century to describe something that escapes or evades.
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“My cat has an elusive talent for disappearing right before bath time.”
“The perfect work-life balance seems elusive in today's fast-paced world.”
“Finding a parking spot in downtown during lunch hour is notoriously elusive.”
“The elusive smell of my grandmother's cooking always brings back childhood memories.”
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