Funny thing about words – you’ll find some of them SOUND the same, but actually have different spellings and meanings. These are called Homophones. Because homophones can sometimes cause some confusion, I thought it best to address one set here. Check out my post on Homophones for more.
Elusive is an adjective that means “difficult to find or capture.”
Example: Somehow the mice keep eluding the traps I’ve set in the basement. They are being elusive.
Illusive is an adjective that describes something as misleading or deceptive.
Example: If you see a unicorn in your backyard, you might want to double check if you’ve been drugged. You can describe that vision as illusive.
Allusive is an adjective that describes when someone is making implied or indirect references.
Example: When speaking to others about how my little cat Alfie passed away, I allude to her poor health. I am being allusive.
Let’s look at the photo. Here we have a cute little furball that is hiding from a giant monster.
Elusive is an adjective that means “difficult to find or capture.”
Example: Somehow the mice keep eluding the traps I’ve set in the basement. They are being elusive.
Illusive is an adjective that describes something as misleading or deceptive.
Example: If you see a unicorn in your backyard, you might want to double check if you’ve been drugged. You can describe that vision as illusive.
Allusive is an adjective that describes when someone is making implied or indirect references.
Example: When speaking to others about how my little cat Alfie passed away, I allude to her poor health. I am being allusive.
Let’s look at the photo. Here we have a cute little furball that is hiding from a giant monster.
- I alluded to a cat by saying “cute little furball”.
- The cat is hiding. She is being elusive.
- There is no giant monster this cat is hiding from. I was being illusive.
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