illusive

/ɪˈlusɪv/
adjective
  1. Based on or producing an illusion; not real or not as it appears.
    • Her sense of safety was illusive, shattered by the sudden storm.
    • The promise of quick wealth proved illusive for most investors.
    • The oasis in the desert turned out to be illusive, a trick of the heat.
  2. Difficult to capture, achieve, or remember; elusive.
    • For many athletes, an Olympic gold medal is an illusive dream.
    • The perfect solution remained illusive despite hours of brainstorming.
    • The name of the song was illusive, just out of reach of my memory.
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