Synonyms of illusive

illusive

adjective

as in illusory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• illusory
• imaginary
• delusive
• deceptive
• obvious
• manifest
• misleading
• delusory
• distinct
• specious
• probable
• possible
• plain
• pseudo
• plausible
• clear
• phoney
• likely
• conceivable
• phony
• purported
• claimed
• fake
• alleged
• feigned
• visible
• superficial
• demonstrable
• ostensible
• seeming
• faked
• external
• putative
• professed
• supposable
• apparent
• evident
• presumed
• put-on
• pretended
• outward
• so-called
• assumed
• prima facie
• supposed
• reputed
• ostensive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hidden
• impossible
• improbable
• unlikely
• real
• implausible
• inconceivable
• actual
• inapparent
• valid
• genuine
• confirmed
• sure
• established
• validated
• substantiated
• authenticated
• corroborated
• verified

Examples of illusive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This granular texture of the electroplated coating is, in my opinion, a key determining factor of the illusive beauty of silvered and gilded dials. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 May 2024

Horror comedy is an illusive brand of humor, lots of hits and a ton of misses. —Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2023

The California native was also furious that the online profile was listed close by, given his entirely virtual relationship with the illusive Carmella. —Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023

These are songs of worry and longing, rapturous hymnals to the fortifying qualities of booze, and elegies for the illusive wisdom we’re told is supposed to come with maturation. —James Robins, Vulture, 1 May 2023