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Word 'delusive' in Other Languages
- delusive in Assamese অসমীয়া
- delusive in Bengali বাংলা
- delusive in Bodo बड़ो
- delusive in Dogri डोगरी
- delusive in English
- delusive in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- delusive in Hindi हिन्दी
- delusive in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- delusive in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- delusive in Konkani कोंकणी
- delusive in Maithili মৈথিলী
- delusive in Malayalam മലയാളം
- delusive in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- delusive in Marathi मराठी
- delusive in Nepali नेपाली
- delusive in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- delusive in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- delusive in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- delusive in Santali
- delusive in Sindhi سنڌي
- delusive in Tamil தமிழ்
- delusive in Telugu తెలుగు
- delusive in Urdu اُردُو
Delusive
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/dɪˈluː.sɪv/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Giving a false or misleading impression.
- (Adjective) Deceptive or based on illusion.
Usage Examples
- His delusive hopes led him to make reckless decisions.
- The magician's act created a delusive sense of reality.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "deludere" (to deceive) + "-ive," indicating an adjective form.
Synonyms
Deceptive, misleading, illusory, false, unreal.
Antonyms
Genuine, truthful, realistic, honest, 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 | 欺瞞的 (Giman-teki) | [gi-mahn-teh-kee] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /dɪˈluː.sɪv/
- British English: /dɪˈluː.zɪv/
Historical Usage
The term "delusive" has been used in literature and philosophy since the 17th century to describe deceptive appearances or beliefs.
Cultural Nuances
The word "delusive" is often used in philosophical and poetic contexts to describe the deceptive nature of human perception or aspirations.
More Information
Delusive beliefs can lead individuals to make poor decisions based on false premises. The term is commonly used in psychological and philosophical discussions about perception and reality.