illusory
adjectiveUK /ɪˈluː.sər.i/
US /ɪˈluː.sɚ.i/
Something illusory looks real but is not really there.
The oasis in the desert was illusory and vanished when they got close.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Based on something that is not true or does not exist.
His hopes of easy money were illusory.
3. Produced by a trick of the senses or mind, like an optical illusion.
The illusory movement of the train made her feel dizzy.
4. Giving a false or misleading impression of value or safety.
The calm surface of the lake was illusory, hiding a strong current.