What does illusory mean?
Illusory means Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal..
Illusory
/ɪˈluː.sə.ɹiː/ · adjective
Meaning
Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal..
Example Sentences
The invalidity of a cognition is the otherwiseness of its object, and is known by a sublating cognition. The illusory cognition of silver knows illusory silver, but does not know its otherwiseness.
Yet for this new womanosphere, the response is not advancing policies like paid family leave or affordable childcare, but to return to an idealized, illusory past where being a wife and mother was viewed as a woman’s sole purpose.
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Word Forms
- more illusory
- most illusory
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for illusory?
Common synonyms include unreal, illusive.
What is the opposite of illusory?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use illusory in a sentence?
The invalidity of a cognition is the otherwiseness of its object, and is known by a sublating cognition. The illusory cognition of silver knows illusory silver, but does not know its otherwiseness.
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