Definition

The state or quality of being deceptive or not real, often creating a false impression.

Example

The illusoriness of the magician's tricks left the audience in awe.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the illusoriness of our dreams?

Yeah, sometimes they feel so real, but then you wake up and it's all gone.

Exactly! It makes you wonder what else in life might be just as illusory.

Totally, like some of the things we chase might not even be real.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Illusoriness → It is formed from "illusio" (from Latin, meaning deception or mockery) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being deceptive or illusory.

Memory Tip

Think of 'illusion' as a form of 'deception' ('illusio') and remember that '-ness' indicates a state. So, illusoriness refers to the quality of being deceptive.

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