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DELUSORY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

Example:

a delusory pleasure

Synonyms:

deceptive; delusory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unreal (not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary)

Derivation:

delude (be false to; be dishonest with)

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