Illusively: meaning, definitions and examples
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illusively
[ ɪˈluːsɪvli ]
perception, appearance
Illusively refers to something that is deceptive or misleading in appearance, often giving a false impression. It can describe situations or objects that seem different from what they truly are, creating a sense of illusion or unreality.
Synonyms
deceptively, falsely, misleadingly
Examples of usage
- The landscape appeared illusively peaceful, hiding the chaos within.
- Her smile was illusively warm, masking her true feelings.
- The design of the building was illusively intricate, making it difficult to navigate.
Translations
Translations of the word "illusively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilusoriamente
🇮🇳 भ्रामक रूप से
🇩🇪 illusorisch
🇮🇩 secara ilusif
🇺🇦 ілюзорно
🇵🇱 iluzorycznie
🇯🇵 幻想的に
🇫🇷 de manière illusoire
🇪🇸 ilusoriamente
🇹🇷 hayali bir şekilde
🇰🇷 환상적으로
🇸🇦 بطريقة وهمية
🇨🇿 iluzivně
🇸🇰 iluzívne
🇨🇳 幻影地
🇸🇮 iluzivno
🇮🇸 ímyndunarvegslega
🇰🇿 иллюзиялық түрде
🇬🇪 ილუზიურად
🇦🇿 ilüziv şəkildə
🇲🇽 ilusoriamente
Etymology
The word 'illusively' originates from the Middle English term 'illusif', which itself derives from the Latin 'illusio', meaning 'to mock or delude'. The Latin root traces back to 'illudere', which combines 'in-' (against) and 'ludere' (to play). This evolution reflects the concept of creating an illusion or deceptive play. Over time, the term has been incorporated into various languages and has retained its core meaning of suggesting something that is not as it seems. In English, it is often used in philosophical or artistic contexts to discuss the nature of reality and perception.