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delusive Definition

de·lu·sive (di lo̵̅o̅s′iv)

adjective

  1. tending to delude; misleading
  2. of or like a delusion; unreal

Etymology: L delusus (see delusion) + -ive

delusive Related Forms
de·lu′·sively adverb de·lu′·sive·ness noun
delusive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • hope: They were only coquetting a little with us, or bent on kindling delusive hopes.
  • dream: Let never more delusive dreams veil off Thy face from me.