delusory

adjective

de·​lu·​so·​ry di-ˈlü-sə-rē How to pronounce delusory (audio)
-zə-,
dē-

Examples of delusory in a Sentence

the delusory notion that wealth invariably brings happiness

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "false, deceitful," borrowed from Medieval Latin dēlūsōrius "deceptive, illusory," from Latin dēlūdere "to deceive, dupe" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix originally forming derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor — more at delude

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of delusory was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Delusory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delusory. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

delusory

adjective
de·​lu·​so·​ry di-ˈlü-sə-rē How to pronounce delusory (audio)
-zə-
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