Meaning & use
illusive
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Based on illusion; deceptive or unreal, rather than genuinely existing.
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The promise of quick riches proved illusive, built on nothing but false hope.
Their sense of security was illusive, shattered the moment the market crashed.
A note on using this word
Illusive is often confused with 'elusive' (hard to catch or define); illusive specifically means based on illusion or false appearance.
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