Definition of ILLUSIVE

illusive

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • based on or having the nature of an illusion
    • "illusive hopes of finding a better job"

Adj

  • Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often used in the sense of an unrealistic expectation or an unreachable goal or outcome.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin illūsīvus.

Synonyms

illusory

Scrabble Score: 11

illusive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
illusive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
illusive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

illusive is a valid Words With Friends word