Illusory: meaning, definitions and examples

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illusory

 

[ ษชหˆluหsษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

perception

Based on illusion; not real. Illusory feelings of happiness often come from material possessions.

Synonyms

deceptive, false, imaginary

Examples of usage

  • Illusory images created by the magician fascinated the audience.
  • The promise of quick wealth turned out to be illusory.
  • Her illusory belief in his loyalty was shattered when he betrayed her trust.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Appearing real or true, but actually not so. The mirage created an illusory oasis in the desert.

Synonyms

fictitious, illusional, seeming

Examples of usage

  • The illusory sense of security provided by the temporary ceasefire was soon shattered by renewed hostilities.
  • His illusory charm masked a darker personality beneath.

Translations

Translations of the word "illusory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilusรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฏเคพเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช illusorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ilusi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะปัŽะทะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ iluzoryczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนปๆƒณ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illusoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilusorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanฤฑltฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜์ƒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‡ู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iluzornรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iluzรณrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™šๅนป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iluzoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blekkingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะปะปัŽะทะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ illรผziyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilusorio

Etymology

The word 'illusory' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'illusorius', meaning 'mocking' or 'ridiculing'. It evolved to encompass the idea of something deceptive or deceptive. Throughout history, the concept of illusion and deception has been a common theme in various cultures and philosophies, leading to the development of the term 'illusory' to describe something that appears real but is actually false or deceptive.

See also: disillusion, disillusionment, illusional, illusionist, illusions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,779, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.