illusorisch
Translation
illusory, deceptive, delusive
Examples
Seine Hoffnung war illusorisch.
His hope was illusory.
Das ist ein illusorischer Plan.
That is an illusory plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is illusory Seine Hoffnung war illusorisch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trügerisch, irreal; Antonyms: real, wirklich
Etymology
From Latin 'illudere' (to mock, deceive). Related to the English word 'illusion'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'illusion'. Something that is 'illusorisch' is like an illusion – not real.