Which should you use, allusive or elusive? The adjective allusive means using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention. The adjective elusive means difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
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I’m still trying to find that allusive success.
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I’m still trying to find that elusive success.
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| Incorrect: |
I found some very elusive references to a fix.
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| Correct: |
I found some very allusive references to a fix.
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