il'lusively
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illusory or illusive (ɪˈluːsərɪ, ɪˈluːsɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| producing, produced by, or based on illusion; deceptive or unreal | |
| usage Illusive is sometimes wrongly used where elusive is meant: they fought hard, but victory remained elusive (not illusive) | |
| illusive or illusive | |
| —adj | |
| usage Illusive is sometimes wrongly used where elusive is meant: they fought hard, but victory remained elusive (not illusive) | |
| il'lusorily or illusive | |
| —adv | |
| il'lusively or illusive | |
| —adv | |
| il'lusoriness or illusive | |
| —n | |
| il'lusiveness or illusive | |
| —n | |
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