Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
illusory
Adjective
/ɪˈluːzəri/
Definition
Based on illusion; not real or misleading.
Examples
- The hopes of a quick solution were merely illusory.
- Her confidence seemed illusory, hiding her true doubts.
- The paradise depicted in the movie was an illusory place, fabricated for the screen.
Meaning
The term illusory refers to something that is deceptive or not true, often creating a false impression.
Synonyms
- deceptive
- misleading
- fantastical
- dreamlike
