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Illusory

Verb / ˌɪˈlu:sɜ:i: / Another word for illusory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

based on illusion; not real

Synonyms & similar words

illusive deceptive false imaginary unreal illusional fantastic chimerical delusive fictitious phantasmal phantasmic hallucinatory visionary dreamlike mirage-like unsubstantial unrealistic shadowy ghostly ethereal

Example sentences

  1. The castle was just an illusory image in the clouds.
  2. The mirage in the desert was an illusory image of water.
  3. The magician's trick created an illusory image of a woman disappearing into thin air.
  4. The dream was so vivid that it felt real, but it was just an illusory experience.
  5. The treasure map was an illusory piece of paper that led nowhere.

Quotes

  • The belief that all genuine education comes about through experience does not mean that all experiences are genuinely or equally educative. - John Dewey
  • Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. - Virginia Satir
  • The reality of the other person is not in what he reveals to you, but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him, listen not to what he says, but rather to what he does not say. - Kahlil Gibran

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