illusionary
pronunciation
How to pronounce illusionary in British English: UK [ɪ'lu:ʒənərɪ]
How to pronounce illusionary in American English: US [ɪ'luʒənərɪ]
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- Adjective:
- marked by or producing illusion
Word Origin
- illusionary (adj.)
- 1886, from illusion + -ary.
Example
- 1. Of course , it all proves illusionary and the market eventually resumes its downward trend .
- 2. It 's a form of carbohydrate that offers illusionary energy , only to cause a downhill slump once the initial burst has been worn off .