ILLUSORY


Meaning of ILLUSORY in English

-rē, -ri adjective

Etymology: Late Latin illusorius mocking, deceptive, from Latin illusus (past participle of illudere to mock or jeer at) + -orius -ory — more at illusion

: of, relating to, or marked by illusion : based on or producing illusion : deceptive , unreal

a tense period of illusory peace

filled with illusory hopes

Synonyms: see apparent

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