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elusive
[ ih-loo-siv ]
adjective
- eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define:
an elusive concept.
- cleverly or skillfully evasive:
a fish too elusive to catch.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- difficult to find:
hoping that elusive donors will finally contribute.
elusive
/ ɪˈːɪ /
adjective
- difficult to catch
an elusive thief
- preferring or living in solitude and anonymity
- difficult to remember
an elusive thought
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adverb
- ˈܲԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·s· adverb
- ·s·Ա noun
- ԴDze·s adjective
- non·s· adverb
- non·s·Ա noun
- ܲe·s adjective
- un·s· adverb
- un·s·Ա noun
- ܲe·s· adjective
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Example Sentences
James told me he loved being back on the trail of the elusive street artist.
They also feel fortunate to live somewhere that has enough room for a washer and dryer and pantry, which can be elusive for many Los Angeles apartment dwellers.
The woman appears out of nowhere with elusive purpose, taunting Ramona — who is hobbled by the broken leg she sustained in the car wreck that took David's life — warning, “Today’s the day,” in wicked sing-song.
The role of an author isn’t such a leap from that of a casting director: to convey a story, to explore the dynamics between characters and recognize an elusive chemistry between them.
But she suggested that some of the changes to benefit levels would undermine rather than bolster elusive growth.
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