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deceptively

[dɪˈsɛptɪvli]

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.

  • Example

    The cake was deceptively light and fluffy.

  • Example

    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.'