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.
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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