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illusionary

American  
[ih-loo-zhuh-ner-ee] / ɪˈlu ʒəˌnɛr i /
Also illusional

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by illusions; deceptive; misleading.


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Etymology

Origin of illusionary

First recorded in 1885–90; illusion + -ary


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All these illusionary names are what tort lawyers call attractive nuisances, enticing but dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025

As computer scientists have warned us, the algorithms behind AI systems are capable of inexplicable mistakes and "hallucinations" — seemingly reasonable results that are entirely illusionary.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2023

Take the leaf top, which is more a work of illusionary art than a going out top, crafted from an actual Alocasia Macrorrhiza leaf bonded with jersey.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2023

The four decades of failure of this organization, with the occasional illusionary success mixed in, has left Washington basketball fans disgusted — if they care that much anymore.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

Leo remembered all too well how she’d led him through the illusionary maze in the House of Hades.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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