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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
elusivedeceptiveillusorymisleadingfallaciouschimeric
Antonyms
realgenuinetangibleconcreteactualsubstantive

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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