illusory

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

based on illusion; not real though seeming so

In a sentence

Illusory in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing illusory in a sentence.

The promise of quick wealth proved illusory once the scheme collapsed.

Synonyms

deceptiveimaginaryfalsefanciful

Antonyms

realgenuine

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Illusory (adjective) means based on illusion; not real though seeming so

Here is illusory used in an example sentence: "The promise of quick wealth proved illusory once the scheme collapsed."

Common synonyms for illusory include deceptive, imaginary, false, fanciful.

Antonyms of illusory include real, genuine.

Illusory is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.