apparent suggests appearance to unaided senses that may or may not be borne out by more rigorous examination or greater knowledge. illusory implies a false impression based on deceptive resemblance or faulty observation, or influenced by emotions that prevent a clear view.

Synonyms for ILLUSORY: imaginary, unreal, ideal, imagined, invented, imaginal, unlikely, delusive; Antonyms of ILLUSORY: true, genuine, authentic, factual, realistic, physical, verifiable, substantial

Though galaxies look larger than atoms and elephants appear to outweigh ants, some physicists have begun to suspect that size differences are illusory. From Wired Faith thus appeared to …

Define illusory. illusory synonyms, illusory pronunciation, illusory translation, English dictionary definition of illusory. adj. Produced by, based on, or having the nature of an illusion; deceptive: an illusory belief that their finances would improve.

Solving this problem by differentiating between veridical and illusory colors corresponding to the same reflectance is hampered because of the lack of an appropriate criterion. The search for …

If something is based on something that is not real, you can say it is illusory. Tales of seeing Elvis and Big Foot eating together at McDonalds are probably based on an illusory experience.

If you describe something as illusory, you mean that although it seems true or possible, it is in fact false or impossible.

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Definition of illusory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe something as illusory, you mean that although it seems true or possible, it is in fact false or impossible. [...]