Illusory

Word ILLUSORY
Character 8
Hyphenation il lu so ry
Pronunciations /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Illusory"

What do we mean by illusory?

Produced by, based on, or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive. adjective

Causing illusion; deceiving or tending to deceive by false appearances; fallacious.

Synonyms Deceptive, delusive. See delusion.

An illusion; a cheat. noun

Deceiving, or tending of deceive; fallacious; illusive. adjective

Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal adjective

Based on or having the nature of an illusion adjective

Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal

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The word "illusory" in example sentences

Instead of entering into an intermediate state, the yogi rises from the death state in what we call an illusory body, in place of the intermediate state. ❋ His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2003)

Another word in Professor Daly's lexicon is "foreground," which she defines as the illusory reality established over the centuries within a male-dominated, hierarchical culture bent on destroying women, animals and the earth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And the SEC says Dell consistently misrepresented how it has generated consistent growth numbers resulting in illusory stock values that made possible Michael Dell's astronomical stock option gains. ❋ Edward D. Hess (2010)

As I recall, we could hear him smacking his lips in illusory ecstasy, even from the back seat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Trevelyan masterfully depicts Marlborough's campaigns, but in illusory power it is doubtful that Churchill's historic battle scenes can be surpassed. ❋ Unknown (1953)

"At the end of the day, there is a short-term illusory benefit from having fewer shares in issue." ❋ Unknown (2011)

If we give up some short-term illusory growth as a side effect of curtailing their activities, this is a small price to pay. ❋ By PETER BOONE (2010)

Senior cabinet ministers ridiculed such efficiency savings as "illusory" - and angered some of the businessmen involved by accusing them of being fooled by "flimsy advice" and a Tory ❋ Unknown (2010)

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