deceptively Definition
- 1in a way that is likely to mislead or deceive someone
- 2in a way that appears to be one thing but is actually something else
Using deceptively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceptively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hike looked easy, but it was deceptively difficult.
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The cake was deceptively light and fluffy.
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The car looks small, but it's deceptively spacious inside.
deceptively Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for deceptively
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Summary: deceptively in Brief
The adverb 'deceptively' [dɪˈsɛptɪvli] describes something that is likely to mislead or deceive someone, or something that appears to be one thing but is actually something else. It is often used to describe appearances that are misleading, such as 'The hike looked easy, but it was deceptively difficult.'
