different between unworldly vs elusive

unworldly

English

Etymology

From un- +? worldly.

Adjective

unworldly (comparative unworldlier, superlative unworldliest)

  1. Of or relating to the spiritual as opposed to the material.
  2. Unconcerned with secular matters.
  3. Lacking sophistication.

Related terms

Translations

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elusive

English

Etymology

From Latin elusus past participle of eludo (to parry a blow, to deceive)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??lu?s?v/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /i?lu?s?v/
  • Homophone: illusive

Adjective

elusive (comparative more elusive, superlative most elusive)

  1. Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
    The elusive criminal was arrested
  2. Difficult to make precise.
    A precise definition of diarrhea is elusive (Robbin's pathology, 8th ed)
  3. Rarely seen.

Related terms

  • elude

Derived terms

  • elusively
  • elusiveness

Translations


Italian

Adjective

elusive

  1. feminine plural of elusivo

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