elusive

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈluːsɪv/

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• (UK) IPA ^(key): /iˈluːsɪv/
• Homophone: illusive

Adjective

Positive elusive

Comparative more elusive

Superlative most elusive

1. If something or someone is elusive, they are difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

   The elusive criminal was arrested.