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Illusiveness

Definition

Illusiveness refers to the quality or state of being elusive, deceptive, or difficult to pin down. It is the characteristic of something that evades clear perception or understanding.

Examples

Noun:

  • The illusiveness of happiness often makes it harder to attain.
  • The writer's prose captivates readers with the illusiveness of his descriptive language.
  • Throughout history, philosophers have debated the illusiveness of reality.

Adjective:

  • The magician's illusiveness left the audience in awe.
  • She possessed an illusiveness that made her intriguing and mysterious.
  • The viewer was mesmerized by the illusiveness of the artwork.

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