deceiving

[dɪˈsiːvɪŋ]

deceiving Definition

• 1. making someone believe something that is not true
• 2. giving a false impression

Using deceiving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceiving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician's tricks were deceiving the audience.

• Example

  Her innocent face was deceiving.

• Example

  The company's advertisement was deceiving customers.

• Example

  His charming personality was deceiving people into trusting him.

deceiving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deceiving

• misleading
• tricking
• deluding
• fooling
• beguiling

Antonyms for deceiving

• honest
• truthful
• forthright

Phrases with deceiving

• self-deceiving

  deluding oneself, especially by rationalizing away conflicts or inconsistencies in one's own beliefs, desires, or actions

  Example

  He was self-deceiving himself into thinking he was happy in his job.

• deceiving appearances

  an outward appearance that is misleading or deceptive

  Example

  The grandeur of the palace was deceiving appearances as it was in a state of disrepair.

• deceivingly simple

  appearing to be simple but actually being more complex or difficult than it seems

  Example

  The problem was deceivingly simple, but it took hours to solve it.

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Summary: deceiving in Brief

'Deceiving' [dɪˈsiːvɪŋ] is an adjective that describes making someone believe something that is not true or giving a false impression. It can refer to a magician's tricks, a person's appearance, or a company's advertisement. 'Deceiving' can also be used in phrases like 'self-deceiving,' 'deceiving appearances,' and 'deceivingly simple.' Its synonyms include 'misleading,' 'tricking,' and 'deluding.'