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/
Korean meaning: 착각에 기반한, 허상의, 기만적인
Korean pronunciation: 일-루-서-리 (강세: 루)
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
Desert mirage deceives desperate traveler
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The compulsory promissory turns out illusory!
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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).
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“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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