delusive (Meaning)
delusive (s)
inappropriate to reality or facts
delusive (a.)
Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream.
Synonyms & Antonyms of delusive
Synonyms:
- specious
- beguiling
- incorrect
- deceitful
- deluding
- fallacious
- inaccurate
- delusory
- ambiguous
- subtle
- fraudulent
- deceiving
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- puzzling
- tricky
- sneaky
- shady
- mendacious
- feigned
- counterfeit
- evasive
- ambidextrous
- bewildering
- trick
- guileful
- perplexing
- duplicitous
- sly
- distracting
- devious
- knavish
- insincere
- perfidious
- wily
- shifty
- jive
- circuitous
- foxy
- underhanded
- artful
- untrustworthy
- hypocritical
- sham
- lying
- confounding
- phoney
- artificial
- spurious
- fake
- crooked
- dishonest
- forged
- faithless
- subtile
- wrong
- dissembling
- crafty
- underhand
- insidious
- trickish
- bogus
- cunning
- slick
- sneaking
- equivocal
- treacherous
- phony
- untruthful
Antonyms:
delusive Sentence Examples
- The offer seemed attractive at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it revealed itself to be delusive.
- His delusive promises of wealth and success lured many unsuspecting individuals into his fraudulent scheme.
- The mirage shimmered in the desert, a delusive oasis promising relief from the scorching sun.
- She found herself trapped in a delusive cycle of toxic relationships, hoping each time for a different outcome.
- The delusive nature of his flattery became evident when he quickly turned his back on those he had praised.
- Despite his delusive claims of expertise, his lack of qualifications was soon exposed.
- The delusive tranquility of the calm before the storm left them unprepared for the chaos that ensued.
- The advertisement presented a delusive image of perfection, enticing consumers with unrealistic expectations.
- His delusive sense of invincibility led him to take reckless risks without considering the consequences.
- She finally saw through his delusive facade, realizing that his charm masked a manipulative nature.
FAQs About the word delusive
inappropriate to reality or factsApt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream.
deceptive, false,misleading, specious, beguiling, incorrect,deceitful, deluding, fallacious, inaccurate
illuminating, direct, nondeceptive, straight, frank, explanatory, illuminating, outspoken, straightforward, forthright
The offer seemed attractive at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it revealed itself to be delusive.
His delusive promises of wealth and success lured many unsuspecting individuals into his fraudulent scheme.
The mirage shimmered in the desert, a delusive oasis promising relief from the scorching sun.
She found herself trapped in a delusive cycle of toxic relationships, hoping each time for a different outcome.
