elusive
pronunciation
How to pronounce elusive in British English:
UK [iˈluːsɪv]
How to pronounce elusive in American English:
US [iˈluːsɪv]
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- Adjective:
- difficult to describe
- skillful at eluding capture
- be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind
Word Origin
- elusive (adj.)
- 1719, from Latin elus-, past participle stem of eludere "elude, frustrate" (see elude) + -ive. Related: Elusiveness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Figures for the economic impacts are similarly elusive .
- 2. But logic of these hawks is elusive .
- 3. It 's no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive .
- 4. The elusive , intangible connection that flows between appreciative fans and the artist is worth something .
- 5. Some goals were more elusive .