Synonyms for illusory
ɪˈlu sə ri, -zə-il·lu·so·ry

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1. illusory

   Synonyms:
   conceived, fabulous, fanciful, feigned, fictitious, hypothetical, imaginary, reported, supposed, supposititious, theoretical, unreal, untrue, visionary

   Antonyms:
   actual, authentic, certain, demonstrable, developed, essential, genuine, positive, real, substantial, true, unquestionable, veritable

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1. illusive, illusoryadjective

   based on or having the nature of an illusion

   "illusive hopes of finding a better job"; "Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy"

   Synonyms:
   illusive

   Antonyms:
   existent, real

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1. illusoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   deceptive, deceitful, delusive, fallacious

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1. List of paraphrases for "illusory":

   illusionary, imaginary, illusive, unrealistic, illusion, deceptive, delusion, delusional, elusive, misleading

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1. European Council:

   Even if the hope for a final success may seem frail, even illusory, and although Brexit fatigue is increasingly visible and justified, we cannot give up seeking until the very last moment a positive solution.

2. Andre Michel:

   It is illusory to believe a president who is rejected by the people could change the constitution, we are all for a new constitution but it is up to a transition government to do it.

3. Alexander Solzhenitsyn:

   Do not pursue what is illusory - property and position all that is gained at the expense of your nerves decade after decade and can be confiscated in one fell night. Live with a steady superiority over life - don't be afraid of misfortune, and do not yearn after happiness it is after all, all the same the bitter doesn't last forever, and the sweet never fills the cup to overflowing.

4. Joseph Conrad:

   Illusory joy is often worth more than genuine sorrow.

5. John Cornyn:

   Any future promise (of wall money) is illusory at best.