Words To Describe Deception

adjective giving a false impression; deceptive

• The illusive nature of the elusive treasure has captivated many treasure hunters.
• Finding the illusive answer to that riddle is driving me crazy!
• That illusive concert ticket is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
• The illusive dream of becoming a famous actor kept him motivated through years of hard work.

verb to behave in a way that is not genuine; to feign or make believe

• She pretended to be interested in the topic during the meeting.
• He pretended to like the food just to be polite.
• They pretended to be cool in front of their friends.
• The clouds pretended to be fluffy pillows in the sky.