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illusory

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Main Entry: il·lu·so·ry

Pronunciation: \i-ˈlüs-rē, -ˈlüz-; -ˈlü-sə-, -zə-\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1631

: based on or producing illusion : deceptive <illusory hopes>

synonyms see apparent

— il·lu·so·ri·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb

— il·lu·so·ri·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun

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