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Added 10 October 2026

illusory

/ɪˈluː.sə.ɹiː/ adjective

In Latin: illusorius Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about illusory at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Based on or having the nature of an illusion.
illusive hopes of finding a better job

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French illusorie (modern French illusoire), derived from Latin illūsōrius (“mocking, ironical”).

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