delusive
Origin of delusive
1- Also de·lu·so·ry [dih-loo-suh-ree]. /dɪˈlu sə ri/.
Other words from delusive
- de·lu·sive·ly, adverb
- de·lu·sive·ness, noun
- non·de·lu·sive, adjective
- un·de·lu·sive, adjective
- un·de·lu·sive·ly, adverb
- un·de·lu·sive·ness, noun
- un·de·lu·so·ry, adjective
Words Nearby delusive
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How to use delusive in a sentence
And the feelings of security provided by guns may be delusive.
The question is: Will those negotiations be real and productive or — as the Iranians must hope — delusive and manipulative?
The hope that Republicans could win votes among them by championing more open immigration was always delusive.
So it is with wind and solar today, and the president is engaging in delusive political practice by suggesting otherwise.
Is it possible to imagine anything more inconsistent and self-delusive than these ravings of our friend?
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick Niecks
Not long after this incident a delusive hope was held out to me that I might be able to return to civilisation.
The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont | Louis de RougemontA delusive appearance of novelty is one of the most dangerous weapons of Cupid.
Tristram of Blent | Anthony HopeMr. Jevons speaks of Agamemnon's "confidence in the delusive dream" as at variance with his proceedings, and would excise II.
Homer and His Age | Andrew LangThey prophesied falsely, led the people away and awakened the delusive hope of an early return from the captivity.
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. Gaebelein
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