Illusive

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

deceptive or misleading; based on illusion

Example Sentences

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

His hopes of sudden wealth proved to be illusive.

Synonyms

deceptive, misleading, false, illusory, unreal, imaginary

Entry 1

deceptive, misleading, false, illusory

Entry 2

deceptive, misleading, unreal, imaginary, false

Antonyms

real, genuine, actual, true, authentic

Entry 1

real, genuine, actual, true

Entry 2

real, genuine, authentic

Collocations

illusive hope, illusive promise, illusive dream

Entry 1

illusive hope, illusive promise, illusive dream

Entry 2

illusive dream, illusive hope, illusive promise