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illusory

adjective

il·​lu·​so·​ry i-ˈlü-sə-rē How to pronounce illusory (audio) -ˈlü-zə- How to pronounce illusory (audio)
-ˈlüs-,
-ˈlüz-
: based on or producing illusion : deceptive
illusory hopes
illusorily
i-ˈlü-sə-rə-lē How to pronounce illusory (audio)
-ˈlü-zə-;
-ˈlüs-
-ˈlüz-
adverb
illusoriness
i-ˈlü-sə-rē-nəs How to pronounce illusory (audio)
-ˈlü-zə-;
-ˈlüs-
-ˈlüz-
noun
Choose the Right Synonym for illusory

apparent, illusory, seeming, ostensible mean not actually being what appearance indicates.

apparent suggests appearance to unaided senses that may or may not be borne out by more rigorous examination or greater knowledge.

the apparent cause of the accident

illusory implies a false impression based on deceptive resemblance or faulty observation, or influenced by emotions that prevent a clear view.

an illusory sense of security

seeming implies a character in the thing observed that gives it the appearance, sometimes through intent, of something else.

the seeming simplicity of the story

ostensible suggests a discrepancy between an openly declared or naturally implied aim or reason and the true one.

the ostensible reason for their visit

Example Sentences

an illusory sense of security
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of illusory was circa 1631

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