DELUSIVE

delusive, false

(adjective) inappropriate to reality or facts; “delusive faith in a wonder drug”; “delusive expectations”; “false hopes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

delusive (comparative more delusive, superlative most delusive)

Producing delusions.

Delusional.

Inappropriate to reality; forming part of a delusion.

Source: Wiktionary


De*lu"sive, a. Etym: [See Delude.]

Definition: Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream. Delusive and unsubstantial ideas. Whewell.

– De*lu"sive*ly, adv.

– De*lu"sive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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