Illusive: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusive

 

[ ษชหˆluหsษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

deceptive nature

Illusive refers to something that is misleading or deceptive in appearance or nature. It suggests a quality of being elusive or hard to grasp. In essence, it can describe situations, ideas, or entities that create an illusion, making them appear different from reality. This term is often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe a work that challenges perception.

Synonyms

chimerical, deceptive, fantastical, illusory, misleading.

Examples of usage

  • The illusive nature of dreams often leaves us questioning reality.
  • Her illusive smile masked her true intentions.
  • The artist's illusive depiction of light creates a surreal atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช illusive

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ilusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะทั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzoryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๆƒณ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iluso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท illusif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluzivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iluzรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนป่ง‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluziven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blekking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะปะปัŽะทะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ illรผziya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusivo

Etymology

The word 'illusive' has its roots in the Latin word 'illudere', which means 'to mock' or 'to deceive'. It stems from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'ludere', which translates to 'to play'. Thus, the etymology suggests a sense of something that is not real or cannot be played with in a tangible way. Over time, the term evolved in English usage, first appearing in the 19th century, often used in philosophical and artistic discussions to denote the nature of perceived realities and illusions. It emphasizes the transient and often deceptive qualities of appearances or perceptions, making it a relevant term in discussions about art, literature, and psychology.