Illusion-Delusion | Commonly Confused Words

Illusion

/ɪˈluːʒən/

A false idea or belief, or something that seems different from what it really is

Sometimes illusions can be quite comforting.The first one is the illusion of understanding.All you have is an illusion propped on fear."

/dɪˈluːʒən/

A belief or impression that is not based on reality or rational argument.

An illusion is a false perception or deceptive appearance.
A delusion is a persistent false belief held despite evidence to the contrary.
Illusions can be visual, auditory, or sensory tricks, whereas delusions relate to mental beliefs.
Remember that illusion often involves the senses and delusion involves the mind.
Think of illusion as a trick and delusion as a conviction.