Elusive \E*lu"sive\, a. Tending to elude; using arts or deception to escape; adroitly escaping or evading; eluding the grasp; fallacious. [1913 Webster] Elusive of the bridal day, she gives Fond hopes to all, and all with hopes deceives. --Pope. -- {E*lu"sive*ly}, adv. -- {E*lu"sive*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]