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elusory
[ɪˈluːsəri]
adjective
ilusório
1.
Tending to elude or escape; elusive in nature; deceptive or misleading
The promise of quick wealth proved to be elusory.
A promessa de riqueza rápida provou ser ilusória.
2.
Relating to or producing an illusion; deceptive to the senses or mind
The elusory nature of happiness made it difficult to define.
A natureza ilusória da felicidade a tornava difícil de definir.
Synonyms
elusive
deceptive
illusory
misleading
fallacious
chimeric
Antonyms
real
genuine
tangible
concrete
actual
substantive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ilusório
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ilusório
Standard usage
Portugal
ilusório
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
chase an elusory dream
the elusory promise of success
elusory gains
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