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elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Synonyms
- evasive
- slippery
Antonyms
- obvious
- obtainable
elusive in a sentence
The rare butterfly proved elusive despite hours of searching through the meadow.
Despite years of research funding, a complete explanation for the phenomenon remained elusive to scientists around the world.
Where it comes from
From Latin eludere 'to elude, escape by trick'
Memory hook
ELUSIVE — it always ELUDES your grasp, slipping away each time.
Read it in context
- The Slanted Signature Narrative