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lusory
adjective
lu·so·ry
\ˈlüs(ə)rē, -üz-, -ri\
Definition of lusory
archaic
1 : used in play
2 : composed in a playful style
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Origin and Etymology of lusory
Latin lusorius, from lusus (past participle of ludere to play) + -orius -ory
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