delusive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite inappropriate to reality or facts
    false.
    • delusive faith in a wonder drug
    • delusive expectations
    • false hopes

WordNet

De*lu"sive adjective
Etymology
See Delude.
Definitions
  1. Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream.
    Delusive and unsubstantial ideas. Whewell.
    -- De*lu"sive*ly, adv. -- De*lu"sive*ness, n.

Webster 1913