Allusory vs. Illusory — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Allusory and Illusory
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Allusory
Allusive; making allusion
Illusory
Produced by, based on, or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive
An illusory belief that their finances would improve.
Allusory
Allusive.
Illusory
Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.
Illusory
Deceiving, or tending of deceive; fallacious; illusive; as, illusory promises or hopes.
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Illusory
Based on or having the nature of an illusion;
Illusive hopes of of finding a better job
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
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