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Definition elusive in American English

elusive adjective

adjective
/ɪˈlusɪv/
1

an elusive person or animal is difficult or impossible to find or catch

Example

The rebel leader proved elusive.

Example

a rare and elusive bird

Synonyms and related words
difficult impossible trying
Example

An agreement to end the fighting remains elusive.

Synonyms and related words
difficult hard tough
Example

elusive memories

Definition elusive in American English