illusive

The word “illusive” has 3 syllables: il-lu-sive

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːsɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for illusive?

In the thesaurus, “illusive” has 53 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for illusive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illusive

alleged
apparent
assumed
chimerical
claimed
clear
conceivable
deceitful
deceptive
delusive
delusory
demonstrable
distinct
evident
external
fake
faked
false
feigned
illusory
imaginary
likely
manifest
misleading
mocking
obvious
ostensible
ostensive
outward
phoney
phony
plain
plausible
possible
presumed
pretended
prima facie
probable
professed
pseudo
purported
put-on
putative
reputed
seeming
sham
so-called
specious
superficial
supposable
supposed
unread
visible

Antonyms for illusive

actual
authenticated
confirmed
corroborated
established
genuine
hidden
implausible
impossible
improbable
inapparent
inconceivable
real
substantiated
sure
unlikely
valid
validated
verified

Meanings of illusive

adjective
1. Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often used in the sense of an unrealistic expectation or an unreachable goal or outcome.

Example Sentences

The mirage shimmered in the distance, a tantalizing and illusive oasis in the desert.
Despite his promises, his plans for success seemed increasingly illusive as obstacles mounted.
The elusive nature of happiness makes it seem perpetually illusive to many people.
The company's marketing tactics created an illusive image of luxury, enticing customers to buy their products.
In the darkness of the forest, shadows played tricks on her mind, making every sound seem illusive and threatening.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illusive, such as: actual, alleged, apparent, assumed, authenticated, chimerical, claimed.

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