elusively

/ɪˈlusɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
    • The answer hovered elusively at the edge of his memory.
    • The thief slipped elusively through the crowded market.
    • The cat moved elusively through the shadows, avoiding the dog.
  2. In a way that is difficult to understand or describe clearly.
    • She smiled elusively, leaving him unsure of what she meant.
    • The concept was elusively complex, even for the professor.
    • The character's motives were elusively hidden throughout the novel.
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