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Another word for elusive

Adjective

  1. Characterized by or exhibiting evasion

    2. See also:

    seek

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Another word for elusive

Modifier

  1. Evasive

    2. See also:

    temporary

    sly

    fleeting

  2. Mysterious

    3. See also:

    obscure

    difficult

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Sentence Examples

  • She wanted something as elusive as the scent.

  • The answer appears as elusive for us as it did for Plato.

  • As lawyers are aware, reasonableness is a notoriously elusive concept.

  • Since 1866 he had been pursuing an elusive appearance of glory.

  • Since 1866 he had been pursuing an elusive appearance of glory.

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