delusory meaning

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delusory (adjective): causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true.

Definition of delusory

  1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
    • deceptive calm
    • a delusory pleasure

    Synonyms: deceptive

    Similar: unreal

    Related forms: delude

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in RY · 8-letter words

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