illusory
English
Etymology
From Middle French illusorie (modern French illusoire), from Latin illusor (“scoffer, mocker”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/, /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/
Adjective
illusory (comparative more illusory, superlative most illusory)
- Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal
- Enron's profits were all illusory.
Related terms
- illusion
- illusionary
- illusive
Translations
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