Antonyms for delusive


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-loo-siv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈlu sɪv


Definition of delusive

Origin :
  • c.1600; see delusion + -ive.
  • adj deceptive
Example sentences :
  • It declared any "scheme of expatriation" to be "delusive, cruel, and dangerous."
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • The delusive pleasures that follow in the train of dark-browed night, all told of Edwin.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • They may be delusive, but they cannot possibly be fictitious.
  • Extract from : « Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics » by William Thomas Thornton
  • Has he not acquired a little of the delusive plausibilities of lawyers?
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • An answer in words is delusive; it is really no answer to the questions you ask.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eye—how mean, how delusive, how treacherous!
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • The stern virtue and nobility of Scipio proved a delusive promise.
  • Extract from : « A Short History of Spain » by Mary Platt Parmele
  • The illusory connection of some insipid narrative is only delusive.
  • Extract from : « The Aural System » by Anonymous
  • A delusive appearance of novelty is one of the most dangerous weapons of Cupid.
  • Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope
  • I cannot say this delusive safety was enjoyed, for there was unbelievable hardship.
  • Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore

Synonyms for delusive

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