Definition: Relating to or characterized by false beliefs or perceptions that are not based in reality.

Example: His delusionary thoughts made it difficult for him to see the truth.

Definition: Something that is misleading or gives a false impression; it can create an illusion that is not real.

Example: His promises were delusive, leading many to believe in a future that would never come.

Definition: In a way that is misleading or deceptive, causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: He delusively thought he could win the game without practicing.

Definition: The quality of being misleading or deceptive, often causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: The delusiveness of the advertisement made many people buy the product, thinking it would solve all their problems.

Definition: Tending to mislead or create false beliefs.

Example: His delusory hopes of winning the lottery kept him from making practical plans.

Definition: In a way that requires a lot of effort or attention.

Example: She spoke demandingly, expecting immediate results from her team.

Definition: To lower someone's dignity or social standing; to treat someone in a way that makes them feel less important.

Example: He felt demeaned by the harsh criticism from his peers.

Definition: Something that lowers a person's dignity or self-worth.

Example: The comments he made were very demeaning and hurtful.

Definition: To lower someone's dignity or self-worth; to make someone feel less important or respected.

Example: The comments he made were demeaning and hurtful to her.

Definition: Having a serious mental illness or being unable to think clearly; often used to describe someone who is acting in a crazy or irrational way.

Example: The demented man wandered the streets, lost and confused.

Definition: In a way that shows extreme mental disturbance or craziness.

Example: He laughed dementedly, as if he had lost all sense of reality.