elusive
gb/ɪlˈusɪv/ us/ɪlˈusɪv/
B2
इंग्रजी
~ 9500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
B2
property
1
hard to find or achieve
Hard to find, catch, or get, even when you try.
वापर नमुना:
an elusive [goal/result/person/thing]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse "elusive" with "exclusive". "Exclusive" means something is only for a special group, while "elusive" means something is hard to find, catch, or get. Another common mistake is spelling it as "illusive"; that word relates to an illusion, not to difficulty in finding or achieving something.
समानार्थी शब्द
hard-to-find (More informal and plainly descriptive; usually for objects or information.)
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evasive (Suggests someone is actively avoiding being caught or confronted.)
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out of reach (Emphasizes that something seems impossible or nearly impossible to get.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
accessible (Suggests something is easy to get, use, or reach, the opposite of being elusive.)
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attainable (Focuses on a goal that can realistically be achieved.)
सहप्रयोग
elusive goal
|elusive victory
|elusive prey
|elusive criminal
|remain elusive
|prove elusive
विषय
general
|goals
|search
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- Despite weeks of searching, the rare orchid remained elusive.
- For many graduates, a stable full-time job is an elusive goal.
- A lasting peace in the region has proved elusive.
- The suspect has been elusive, moving from city to city to avoid arrest.
- True work–life balance can feel frustratingly elusive.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The rare bird is very elusive and hard to see.
- For him, sleep is elusive on hot summer nights.
- A good house at a low price is elusive in this city.
- The police searched for days, but the thief was still elusive.
adjective
C1
property
2
hard to understand or define
Hard to understand or explain clearly, often because it is very complex or very small and subtle.
वापर नमुना:
an elusive [idea/meaning/quality]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners often mix up "elusive" and "illusive". "Elusive" means hard to understand or define; "illusive" means based on an illusion, something not real. Learners also sometimes use "confusing" when they want to say that something is subtly hard to define; "elusive" is better when the problem is that the idea is too complex, vague, or delicate rather than simply badly explained.
समानार्थी शब्द
puzzling (Emphasizes that something makes you feel confused or unsure.)
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hard-to-define (Directly highlights that it is difficult to give a clear definition.)
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subtle (Suggests the thing is delicate or not obvious, which can make it elusive.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
clear (Easy to understand or notice; the direct opposite of elusive in this sense.)
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straightforward (Simple and easy to understand without confusion.)
सहप्रयोग
elusive concept
|elusive meaning
|elusive idea
|elusive quality
|elusive answer
विषय
thinking
|communication
|art
|core_vocabulary
|education
उदाहरणे
- The exact meaning of the poem is deliberately elusive.
- Happiness can be an elusive idea to put into words.
- There is an elusive quality to her music that keeps listeners coming back.
- The solution seemed obvious at first, but the logic behind it remained elusive.
- He tried to describe the perfume, but its scent was somehow elusive.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The main message of the film is a little elusive.
- The word has an elusive meaning that is hard to explain.
- There is an elusive feeling in the air that I cannot describe.
- The answer is simple, but the reason for it is elusive.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
elusive
IPA
GB/ɪlˈusɪv/
US/ɪlˈusɪv/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
elu - sive (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sive)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: elusive
संबंधित शब्द
Core family
elude
verb C1
Related words
elusiveness
noun
elusively
adverb
वाक्प्रचार
elusive dream
1/ɪlˈusɪv dɹˈim/
fixed phrase
hope that is hard to realize
A strong hope or wish that is very hard to make real.
उदाहरणे
- Owning their own home is still an elusive dream for many young couples.
- For him, becoming a professional musician remained an elusive dream.
elusive goal
1/ɪlˈusɪv ɡˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
goal that is hard to reach
A result or achievement that someone really wants but finds very hard to reach.
उदाहरणे
- Winning a major title remained an elusive goal for her for many years.
- For some countries, full employment is still an elusive goal.
prove elusive
1/pɹˈuv ɪlˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
turn out hard to get
To turn out to be harder to find, catch, or get than people first expected.
उदाहरणे
- A quick solution to the problem has proved elusive.
- For many families, affordable housing has proved elusive.
remain elusive
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ɪlˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
continue to be hard to get
To still be hard to find, catch, or get, even after some time or effort.
उदाहरणे
- After years of negotiation, a final agreement still remains elusive.
- Despite new leads, the cause of the illness remains elusive.