illusory Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɪˈluː.sə.ɹiː/
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Illusory as an Adjective
1
Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.
Illusory in a Sentence
Enron's profits were all illusory.
Word Forms & Grammar
illusory (comparative more illusory, superlative most illusory)
Words That Rhyme With Illusory
Origin of Illusory
Borrowed from Middle French illusorie (modern French illusoire), derived from Latin illūsōrius (“mocking, ironical”).
Quick Facts About Illusory
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈluː.sə.ɹiː/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal |
| Comparative / superlative | more illusory, most illusory |
How to Pronounce Illusory
You say illusory as /ɪˈluː.sə.ɹiː/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (luː).