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elusive

UK
/ɪˈluːsɪv/
US
/ɪˈlusɪv/

Translations

elusiveadjective
more elusive
Comp.
most elusive
Super.
UK
/ɪˈluːsɪv/
US
/ɪˈlusɪv/
The elusive thief managed to escape the police once again.
Le voleur insaisissable a réussi à échapper une fois de plus à la police.
difficile à cernerS’emploie surtout pour une idée, un sentiment ou un concept abstrait.
The concept of happiness can be quite elusive, varying greatly from person to person.
Le concept du bonheur peut être difficile à cerner, car il varie énormément d’une personne à l’autre.
évasifSe dit d’une réponse, d’une attitude ou d’une personne qui évite de répondre directement.
The politician's response was deliberately elusive, revealing little about his actual plans.
La réponse du politicien était délibérément évasive, ne révélant que peu de choses sur ses véritables projets.
Additional translations
difficile à se rappelerS’emploie pour un nom, un souvenir ou un détail qu’on peine à retrouver en mémoire.
Synonyms
evasive
slippery
difficult to catch
hard to grasp
fugitive
ambiguous
intangible
Antonyms
clear
obvious
evident

Definitions

elusiveadjective
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
The elusive thief managed to escape the police once again.
Difficult to remember or recall.
The elusive name of the song was on the tip of her tongue, but she just couldn't remember it.
Hard to define or describe.
The concept of happiness can be quite elusive, varying greatly from person to person.
Tending to evade or avoid a clear or direct answer or commitment.
The politician's response was deliberately elusive, revealing little about his actual plans.
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