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illusory

The word “illusory” has 4 syllables: il-lu-so-ry

It's pronounced as /ɪˈluːsəri/

What is synonym and antonym for illusory?

In the thesaurus, “illusory” has 11 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for illusory

Antonyms for illusory

  • authentic
  • factual
  • genuine
  • honest
  • physical
  • real
  • realistic
  • true
  • truthful

Meanings of illusory

  • adjective
    1. Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.

Example Sentences

  • The treasure chest turned out to be an illusory promise, leading the adventurers on a wild goose chase.
  • His dreams of overnight success in the music industry proved to be illusory, requiring years of hard work and dedication instead.
  • The magician's tricks created the illusory impression of objects defying the laws of physics.
  • The allure of social media often presents an illusory image of perfection, masking the reality of everyday struggles.
  • The calm exterior of the lake belied its illusory depths, hiding dangerous currents beneath the surface.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to illusory, such as: authentic, factual, false, genuine, hallucinatory, honest, ideal.

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Related Words

daydreamlike

hallucinatory

  • chimeric
  • chimerical
  • deceptive
  • delusional
  • delusive
  • dreamlike
  • fanciful
  • fantastic
  • fantastical
  • fictional
  • fictitious
  • illusory
  • imaginary
  • mythic
  • mythical
  • phantasmagoric
  • phantasmagorical
  • phantasmal
  • phantasmic
  • phantom
  • surreal
  • unreal

ideological

illusive

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