Q: What is the Antonym or Opposite word of Illusory?
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Word:
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Illusory
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Antonym:
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Real
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Meaning:
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Usage: Illusive is sometimes wrongly used where elusive is meant: they fought hard, but victory remained elusive (not illusive)
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Sentence:
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“Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy” (Tom Wicker).
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April 19, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 575 views
