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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

illusionary

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒənəri/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒənəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that is not real or is based on an illusion; deceptive or misleading.

Example: The magician's tricks created an illusionary world that amazed the audience.

illusionism

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒɪzəm/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief or practice that the physical world is a creation of the mind or senses, often used in art to create deceptive effects.

Example: The artist's work was a perfect example of illusionism, making the viewer question what was real and what was not.

illusionistic

IPA: /ɪˌluːʒəˈnɪstɪk/

KK: /ɪˌluːʒəˈnɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the quality of creating a false impression or deceptive appearance.

Example: The artist's illusionistic style made the painting look almost three-dimensional.

illusive

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪv/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is not real or is deceptive; it creates a false impression or illusion.

Example: The magician's tricks were so illusive that the audience couldn't figure out how they were done.

illusiveness

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being deceptive or misleading, often creating a false impression.

Example: The illusiveness of the mirage made it difficult for the travelers to find their way.

illusorily

IPA: /ɪˈluːsəˌrɪli/

KK: /ɪˈluːsəˌrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that creates a false impression or belief; not real or true.

Example: The magician performed his tricks illusorily, leaving the audience in awe.

illusoriness

IPA: /ɪˈluːzərɪnəs/

KK: /ɪˈluːzərɪnəs/

noun

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.

illusory

IPA: /ɪˈluːʒəri/

KK: /ɪˈluːʒəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not real or is based on a false idea; it can trick people into believing something that isn't true.

Example: The magician's tricks created an illusory world that amazed the audience.

illustrational

IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɪlʌsˈtreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is meant to explain or clarify by providing examples or images.

Example: The teacher used an illustrational diagram to help the students understand the concept better.

illustrative

IPA: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

KK: /ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to explain or clarify something, often by providing examples or visuals.

Example: The teacher used an illustrative diagram to help the students understand the concept better.

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