Deception And Illusion Vocabulary

adjective giving a false or misleading impression

• The advertisement made delusive claims about the product's effectiveness.
• Don't fall for those delusive promises, they're too good to be true.
• That website is full of delusive information, don't trust it.
• His delusive dreams of becoming a famous actor were shattered when he failed his audition.

noun a fake or artificial construction designed to deceive others into thinking that a situation is better than it really is

• The government officials created a Potemkin village to deceive visiting foreign dignitaries.
• The fancy new restaurant turned out to be a Potemkin village with mediocre food.
• Don't be fooled by his flashy car, it's just a Potemkin village to impress others.
• Her perfect social media profile was like a Potemkin village, hiding the reality of her struggles.