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View synonyms for delusive

delusive

[ dih-loo-siv ]

adjective

  1. tending to delude; misleading; deceptive:

    a delusive reply.

  2. of the nature of a delusion; false; unreal:

    a delusive belief.

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Other Words From

  • de·lusive·ly adverb
  • de·lusive·ness noun
  • nonde·lusive adjective
  • unde·lusive adjective
  • unde·lusive·ly adverb
  • unde·lusive·ness noun
  • unde·luso·ry adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of delusive1

First recorded in 1595–1605; delus(ion) + -ive

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