Definition Synonyms
Definition of elusive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
hard to catchdifficult to find, catch, or achieve
- The elusive criminal evaded capture for years..
2.
rarityrarely seen or encountered
- The elusive bird was spotted only once this year.
3.
comprehensionhard to understand or define
- The concept remains elusive despite numerous explanations.
Expressions with elusive
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difficult to find or catch
The thief was elusive as a shadow, evading capture for years.
goal or aspiration difficult to achieve
Winning the championship remained an elusive dream for the team.
understanding that is difficult to achieve or maintain
The theory remained an elusive grasp for many students.
Origin of elusive
Latin, eludere (to escape)
Terms with elusive included in their meaning
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elusive
hard to catch or obtain
elusive
not easily caught or identified
abstract
elusive or hard to define
behavior
elusive or cunning in behavior
capture
capturing something powerful and elusive
elusive situation
situation where someone is elusive or hard to find
elusive
untraceable or difficult to locate
elusiveness
thing that is elusive or fleeting
elusive feelings
emotions that are difficult to capture or understand
perception
vague or elusive in nature
searching
search persistently for something hidden or elusive
charm
elusive charm or appeal in personality
figurative
something elusive or changeable
figurative
something elusive or obsessively sought after
chasing dreams
metaphor for capturing something elusive
elusive
difficult to retain or capture
metaphorical
metaphor for something elusive or mysterious
addiction
pursue an elusive high from addictive substances
ghostly guide
elusive light leading travelers astray
figurative
quality of being vague or elusive
metaphorical
search for something elusive or nonexistent
elusive situation
situation where something is elusive or hard to find
elusive
not easily perceived by the senses
elusive
act in a way to avoid being seen
Examples of elusive in a sentence
Finding an elusive solution took months. The elusive artist rarely gives interviews. Finding the elusive key took hours. Her motives were elusive to the investigators. The meaning of the poem is elusive.
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- French:insaisissable, rare, ...
- German:flüchtig, selten, ...
- Italian:elusivo, raro, ...
- Spanish:escurridizo, esquivo, ...
- Portuguese:escorregadio, elusivo, ...
- Chinese:难以捉摸的, 难以捉摸, ...
- Japanese:捕まえにくい, 希少な, ...
- Arabic:مراوِغ, نَادِر, ...
- Hebrew:חֲמַקְמַק, חַמְקַמַּק, ...
- Russian:неуловимый, редкий, ...
- Ukrainian:невловимий, ...
- Hindi:पकड़ में न आने वाला, अलभ्य, ...
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