1. elusive

adjective. ['ɪˈluːsɪv'] skillful at eluding capture.

Words that Rhyme with Elusive

• nonexclusive
• inconclusive
• unobtrusive
• exclusive
• conclusive
• reclusive
• obtrusive
• intrusive
• inclusive
• conducive
• collusive
• abusive
• illusive
• allusive

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A common misspelling of elusive is ellusive

Example sentences of the word elusive

1. Adjective
Microscopes can allow people to catch a glimpse of this elusive world.

Quotes containing the word elusive

1. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.
- John Buchan

2. The elusive nature of love... it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and it's just fluttering and it's gone.
- Mick Jagger

3. Mary Lincoln provided Elizabeth Keckley with opportunities for social and economic advancement she probably had never imagined during her years as a slave, while Elizabeth offered Mary the loyal, steadfast friendship she craved but had always found so elusive.
- Jennifer Chiaverini

2. elusive

adjective. ['ɪˈluːsɪv'] difficult to describe.

3. elusive

adjective. ['ɪˈluːsɪv'] making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe.

4. elusive

adjective. ['ɪˈluːsɪv'] difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze.