B2🧠 Personality
Italian word
illuso
deceived, under an illusion, foolishly hopeful
Looks like
illusory
based on illusion; not real
⚠️ The trap
'Illuso' as a noun/adjective means someone who is naively mistaken or under an illusion. It is NOT the same as 'deluso' (disappointed). 'Povero illuso' is a common Italian expression.
To say "based on illusion; not real" in Italian:
illuso → someone who believes false things; illusorio → illusory
"illuso" in English means:
deceived, under an illusion, foolishly hopeful
Example
"Povero illuso — pensava davvero di vincere."
"Poor deluded soul — he really thought he would win."
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