adjective
- giving a false impression; misleading or deceptive
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician’s promises proved to be delusory.
- She realized her hopes of easy success were delusory.
- The apparent simplicity of the task was delusory.
- His delusory confidence masked deep insecurity.
- The delusory nature of the advertisement became clear.
- They were warned against delusory get-rich-quick schemes.