Illusive

Pronunciation: /ɪˈluːsɪv/

Definitions of illusive

adjective giving a false impression; deceptive

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's tricks were illusive, making it hard to figure out how he did them.

A2 The promise of quick and easy weight loss through a new diet plan turned out to be illusive.

B1 The illusive nature of the treasure map led many adventurers on wild goose chases.

B2 The illusive concept of true love often leaves people feeling disappointed.

C1 The illusive nature of fame can lead to feelings of emptiness and loneliness.

C2 The illusive beauty of the sunset reflected the fleeting nature of life.

Examples of illusive in a Sentence

formal The illusive nature of the elusive treasure has captivated many treasure hunters.

informal Finding the illusive answer to that riddle is driving me crazy!

slang That illusive concert ticket is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

figurative The illusive dream of becoming a famous actor kept him motivated through years of hard work.

Grammatical Forms of illusive

• past tense: illuded
• plural: illusives
• comparative: more illusive
• superlative: most illusive
• present tense: illusives
• future tense: will be illusive
• perfect tense: have illuded
• continuous tense: is being illusive
• singular: illusive
• positive degree: illusive
• infinitive: to illude
• gerund: illuding
• participle: illuding

Origin and Evolution of illusive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'illusive' originated from the Latin word 'illusivus', which means deceptive or misleading.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'illusive' has retained its original meaning of being deceptive or misleading, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is elusive or difficult to grasp.