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Definition of illusively

illusively

/ɪˈluː.sɪv.li/
il · lu · sive · ly
Adjective:illusive
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• adverb

1

In a deceptive, misleading, or unreal manner; by means of an illusion.

Example

"The desert mirage shimmered illusively on the horizon, making the dry sand appear like a vast lake."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'illusively' (in a deceptive or illusory manner) with 'elusively' (in a way that is hard to catch or grasp) or 'allusively' (in an indirect, referencing manner).

• Rhymes for illusively

• Nearby Words

illusionary
illusionist
illusive
illusively
illusiveness
illusory
illustrate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Illusively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/illusively
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