elusive
/iˈluːsɪv/
elusive
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- 1.
difficult to catch, achieve, or remember.
"The solution to the problem was elusive."
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The elusive butterfly fluttered away quickly.
The elusive butterfly fluttered away quickly.
He found the answer to the riddle quite elusive.
He found the answer to the riddle quite elusive.
The true cause of the problem remained elusive.
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How do you pronounce elusive?
elusive is pronounced [/iˈluːsɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does elusive mean?
elusive means "elusive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is elusive?
elusive is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with elusive?
Example: "The elusive butterfly fluttered away quickly." — used to mean "elusive".
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