lusory

adjective

lu·​so·​ry

ˈlüs(ə)rē,

-üz-,

-ri

archaic

1

: used in play

2

: composed in a playful style

Word History

Etymology

Latin lusorius, from lusus (past participle of ludere to play) + -orius -ory

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Rhymes for lusory

• conclusory
• illusory