Definition

In a way that is deceptive or misleading, often creating an illusion or false impression.

Example

The magician performed illusively, making it hard for the audience to see how the tricks were done.

Conversation

I tried to explain my idea, but she seemed to understand it illusively.

Yeah, sometimes people just don't get what we're trying to say.

Exactly! It's frustrating when communication feels so illusively complicated.

Totally! Maybe we need to simplify our words next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Illusively → It is formed from "illusive" (from Latin "illusus", meaning to mock or deceive) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "illusively" means in a manner that is deceptive or misleading.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'deceptive' ('illusive') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'illusively' refers to something done in a deceptive way.

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