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elusive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive means: Difficult to find, catch, understand, or achieve.

adjective

HARD TO FINDC1

Difficult to find, catch, understand, or achieve.

  • The answer remains elusive.
  • They searched for the elusive bird.
  • Victory proved elusive despite weeks of training.

Similar words: hard to find, evasive

Common phrases: elusive goal, elusive animal, elusive answer

Questions about elusive

What does elusive mean?

Difficult to find, catch, understand, or achieve.

What is elusive in other languages?

Türkçe: ele geçmez · Español: esquivo · Français: insaisissable · Deutsch: schwer fassbar · Italiano: sfuggente · 日本語: 捉えどころのない

How do you pronounce elusive?

It is pronounced /ɪˈluːsɪv/.

How do you use elusive in a sentence?

The answer remains elusive. They searched for the elusive bird.

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