elusive
Intermediate/ɪˈluː.sɪv/
- adjective
- difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember
elusive in a sentence
- “Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.”
- “The answers to these questions remain as elusive as ever.”
- “Success, however, remained elusive for her.”
- “elusive memories”
What does “elusive” mean?
elusive (adjective) means difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember. It is pronounced /ɪˈluː.sɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "elusive" mean?
- elusive (adjective) means: difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember
- How do you pronounce "elusive"?
- "elusive" is pronounced /ɪˈluː.sɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "elusive" in a sentence?
- Here is "elusive" used in a sentence: Eric, as elusive as ever, was nowhere to be found.
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