- elusive⇄adv. elusively.
- elusive⇄elusive, adjective.
1. hard to describe or understand; baffling.
Ex. I had an idea that was too elusive to be put into words.
2. tending to elude or escape.
Ex. The elusive enemy got away.
(SYN) evasive. - elusive⇄noun elusiveness.