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eelusivee, ellusive, elusiive, elusiv, elusivve, elussive, eluusive, eluzive, lusive

Elusive — synonyms, definition

1. elusive (a)

25 synonyms
abstruse clandestine deceptive equivocal evasive fleeting furtive indirect inferred insidious insinuated intangible obscure occult refined secret secretive shy slippery sly • • •

2. elusive (Adjective)

5 synonyms
baffling knotty problematic problematical tough
4 definitions

elusive (Adjective) — Difficult to describe. ex. "a haunting elusive odour"

elusive (Adjective) — Skilful at eluding capture. ex. "a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the arch terrorist"

elusive (Adjective) — Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyse. ex. "that elusive thing the soul"

elusive (Adjective) — Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend, solve or believe.