No exact match translations found for 'delusory' in oriya.
Word 'delusory' in Other Languages
- delusory in Assamese অসমীয়া
- delusory in Bengali বাংলা
- delusory in Bodo बड़ो
- delusory in Dogri डोगरी
- delusory in English
- delusory in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- delusory in Hindi हिन्दी
- delusory in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- delusory in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- delusory in Konkani कोंकणी
- delusory in Maithili মৈথিলী
- delusory in Malayalam മലയാളം
- delusory in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- delusory in Marathi मराठी
- delusory in Nepali नेपाली
- delusory in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- delusory in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- delusory in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- delusory in Santali
- delusory in Sindhi سنڌي
- delusory in Tamil தமிழ்
- delusory in Telugu తెలుగు
- delusory in Urdu اُردُو
Delusory
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/dɪˈluː.sər.i/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Tending to mislead or deceive; illusory.
- (Adjective) Based on or having the nature of a delusion.
Usage Examples
- His belief in quick success was purely delusory.
- The mirage created a delusory sense of water in the desert.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "delusorius," from "deludere" (to deceive), used in English since the 17th century.
Synonyms
Illusory, deceptive, misleading, false, unreal.
Antonyms
Real, genuine, truthful, authentic.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Engañoso | [en-gah-nyo-so] |
| French | Illusoire | [il-lyu-swahr] |
| Hindi | भ्रामक (Bhrāmak) | [bhraa-mak] |
| Chinese | 虚幻的 (Xūhuàn de) | [shoo-hwan duh] |
| Japanese | 錯覚的 (Sakkaku-teki) | [sahk-kah-koo teh-kee] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /dɪˈluː.sər.i/
- British English: /dɪˈluː.zər.i/
Historical Usage
The term "delusory" has been used in philosophical and literary texts since the 1600s, particularly to describe misleading or deceptive appearances.
Cultural Nuances
Delusory perceptions are often discussed in literature and philosophy, particularly in contexts that explore reality, illusion, and human belief systems.
More Information
Delusory thinking can affect decision-making, leading individuals to act on false premises. It is commonly analyzed in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive sciences.