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elusive

[iˈluːsɪv]

elusive Definition

  • 1difficult to find, catch, or achieve
  • 2difficult to remember or recall

Using elusive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "elusive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The elusive criminal managed to escape from the police.

  • Example

    The solution to the puzzle remained elusive.

  • Example

    The elusive memory of her childhood haunted her for years.

  • Example

    The writer's elusive style made it difficult for readers to understand his work.

elusive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for elusive

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Phrases with elusive

  • a dream or goal that is difficult to achieve or attain

    Example

    Becoming a successful musician was an elusive dream for him.

  • a target that is difficult to hit or achieve

    Example

    The enemy's leader was an elusive target for the soldiers.

  • a quality that is difficult to define or describe

    Example

    The elusive quality of her paintings made them unique and captivating.

Origins of elusive

from Latin 'elus-' meaning 'evasive'

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Summary: elusive in Brief

The term 'elusive' [iˈluːsɪv] refers to something that is difficult to find, catch, or achieve, such as an elusive criminal or an elusive dream. It can also refer to something that is difficult to remember or recall, like an elusive memory. The word is often used to describe a writer's style or a target that is hard to hit. Synonyms include 'evasive,' 'slippery,' and 'tricky.'

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