delusive

UK/dɪ'lu:sɪv/US/di'lu:siv/

Definitions

adj.

Creating a false impression; misleading and deceptive.

虚假的，欺骗性的，造成错觉的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

de-down, away, reversal

lusplay, sport, mock

-ivetending to, having the nature of

=delusive

de- (astray) + lus (play) + -ive (adj.) = 'tending to lead astray, deceptive.' The adjective from delude — describing things that create a false impression (delusive hopes). Rare and literary; in everyday use 'deceptive' or 'misleading' is more natural.

Root lud still carries 22 more words

Example Sentences

1.
He was sustained by delusive hopes of a comeback.

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