CEFR B2

deceptively

adverb

Meaning

In a way that makes something appear different from how it truly is, often in a misleading or surprising manner.

Examples

The puzzle looked deceptively simple, but it took hours to solve.
Her quiet demeanor was deceptively calm, hiding a fierce determination.

Synonyms: misleadingly, speciously, fallaciously

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deceptively (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/

Definition

In a way that makes something appear different from how it truly is, often in a misleading or surprising manner.

Examples

The puzzle looked deceptively simple, but it took hours to solve.
Her quiet demeanor was deceptively calm, hiding a fierce determination.
The road was deceptively smooth, with hidden potholes that could damage a car.

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