Delusive and Plain

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Delusive adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.

Usage example: delusive promises of high-paying jobs for the illegal immigrants

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Plain is an antonym for delusive.

Plain adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

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Delusive is an antonym for plain.

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

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