illusive
/ɪˈlusɪv/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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