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illusory | illusorily |

As an adjective illusory

is resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.

As an adverb illusorily is

in an illusory fashion.

illusory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal
    • Enron's profits were all illusory .

    Related terms

    * illusion * illusionary * illusive

    illusorily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an illusory fashion.