illusory — based 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): /ɪˈluːsəri/
Example Sentences
- His promise of a promotion turned out to be completely illusory.
- The diet pill's effects were illusory - I was just dehydrated!
- My cooking skills improvement was illusory; I just ordered takeout and transferred it to my own plates.
illusory
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈluːsəri/]
based on or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive
The magician's floating act was illusory, not real.
The endless hallways in the mirror maze were illusory. (CREATES AN ILLUSION + NOT ACTUALLY REAL = ILLUSORY)
An illusory path can be confusing and misleading.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'illudere' meaning 'to mock or deceive,' combined with the suffix '-ory' meaning 'of or relating to.' The Latin root combines 'in-' (in, at) and 'ludere' (to play or mock).
Breakdown
illud- (from Latin illudere, to deceive) + -ory (of or relating to) = illusory
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His promise of a promotion turned out to be completely illusory.”
“The diet pill's effects were illusory - I was just dehydrated!”
“My cooking skills improvement was illusory; I just ordered takeout and transferred it to my own plates.”
“The company's financial recovery proved to be illusory.”
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