delusive

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending to mislead or deceive; having a false or illusory appearance, attraction, or influence.

• noun

  Something that is delusive is false or deceptive, often intentionally.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with delusive
declusive , reclusive , evasive , persuasive

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Variants

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delusive , delusively , delusiveness , delusivenesses

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Forms

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The form of 'delusive' remains the same in all tenses and in both singular and plural forms.

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Etymology

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From Latin deludere 'to mislead'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'delusive' is often used in the context of psychology to describe false beliefs or misunderstandings. For example, a 'delusional belief' is a belief that is not based in reality.

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Related Concepts

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1. illusion: An illusion is a false perception or belief, often created by trickery or deception.

2. deception: Deception is the act of deliberately misleading or tricking someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'delusive' is often used to describe false beliefs or illusions that characters hold. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Othello's jealousy is described as a 'delusive jealousy' that leads him to believe his wife is unfaithful.

How to Memorize "delusive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being misled or deceived, or a false image that is misleading.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'delusive' with the idea of falsehood or deception.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'delusive' comes from the Latin word 'deludere', which means 'to mislead'.

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