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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

That love has been buried by more than 40 years of neglect, save for the occasional illusionary moments of promise.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 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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