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- [ih-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-]
- /ɪˈlu sə ri, -zə-/
- /ɪˈluː.sər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-]
- /ɪˈlu sə ri, -zə-/
Definitions of illusory word
- adjective illusory causing illusion; deceptive; misleading. 1
- adjective illusory of the nature of an illusion; unreal. 1
- noun illusory Based on illusion; not real. 1
- adjective illusory not real 1
- adjective illusory If you describe something as illusory, you mean that although it seems true or possible, it is in fact false or impossible. 0
- adjective illusory producing, produced by, or based on illusion; deceptive or unreal 0
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Origin of illusory
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin illūsōrius, equivalent to illūd(ere) to mock, ridicule (see illusion) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Illusory
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illusory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illusory
adj illusory
- hallucinatory — pertaining to or characterized by hallucination: hallucinatory visions.
- whimsical — given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious: a pixyish, whimsical fellow.
- unreal — not real or actual.
- misleading — deceptive; tending to mislead.
- apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
adjective illusory
- erroneous — Wrong; incorrect.
Antonyms for illusory
adj illusory
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
adjective illusory
- lusory — Alternative form of lusorious.
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