The difference between Apparent and Illusory

When used as adjectives, apparent means capable of being seen, or easily seen, whereas illusory means resulting from an illusion.

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  1. Apparent as an adjective:

    Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.

  2. Apparent as an adjective:

    Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.

  3. Apparent as an adjective:

    Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

  1. Illusory as an adjective:

    Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal

    Examples:

    "Enron's profits were all illusory."

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