illusory

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective based on or having the nature of an illusion

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French illusorie (modern French illusoire), derived from Latin illūsōrius (“mocking, ironical”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

illusive

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