illusive (s)
illusory (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def based on or having the nature of an illusion
examples illusive hopes of finding a better job
Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
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Similar to unreal
Derivationally related form illusory → illusion
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Similar to unreal
Derivationally related form illusion → illusory

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