Delusive and Ostensive

Delusive

Delusive adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.

Ostensive and delusive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ostensive" instead an adjective "Delusive".

Ostensive

Ostensive adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will

Delusive and ostensive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delusive" instead an adjective "Ostensive".
Cite this Source
Ostensive and Delusive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/delusive/ostensive
Delusive & Ostensive. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/delusive/ostensive>.
Ostensive or Delusive. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/delusive/ostensive.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "delusive" and "ostensive" have occurred on timeline