illusory

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.

Based on illusion; not real or actual.

Example Sentences

His sense of security was entirely illusory.

The sense of safety was illusory, as danger still lurked nearby.

Synonyms

deceptive, unreal, false, misleading, imaginary, fictitious

Entry 1

deceptive, unreal, false, misleading, imaginary, fictitious

Entry 2

false, deceptive, misleading, unreal, imaginary

Antonyms

genuine, authentic, real, actual, true, factual

Entry 1

genuine, authentic, real, actual, true, factual

Entry 2

real, genuine, true

Collocations

illusory hope, illusory sense, illusory promise, illusory belief