1. based on or having the nature of an illusion; not real although seeming to be

Examples

• The promise of easy money proved to be illusory.
• His sense of security was completely illusory.
• The mirage created an illusory image of water in the desert.
• Many investors discovered that their profits were illusory.
• The magician’s tricks created illusory effects that amazed the audience.
• Her hopes for a quick recovery turned out to be illusory.