Definition of Illusive

1. Adjective. Based on or having the nature of an illusion. "Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy"

Exact synonyms: Illusory
Similar to: Unreal
Derivative terms: Illusion

Definition of Illusive

1. a. Deceiving by false show; deceitful; deceptive; false; illusory; unreal.

Definition of Illusive

1. illusory [adj] - See also: illusory

Lexicographical Neighbors of Illusive

illusion
illusion
illusional
illusional
illusionary
illusionism
illusionisms
illusionist
illusionist
illusionistic
illusionists
illusions
illusions
illusion of doubles
illusion of movement
illusive (current term)
illusively
illusiveness
illusivenesses
illusorily
illusoriness
illusorinesses
illusory
illustrate
illustrate
illustrated
illustrates
illustrating
illustration
illustrational

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