CEFR C1

misleadingly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that gives a wrong idea or impression, causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Examples

The article was misleadingly titled, as it contained very little information about the actual topic.
She smiled misleadingly, making him think she was happy when she was actually quite upset.

Synonyms: deceptively, falsely, erroneously, speciously

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misleadingly (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈliːdɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that gives a wrong idea or impression, causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Examples

The article was misleadingly titled, as it contained very little information about the actual topic.
She smiled misleadingly, making him think she was happy when she was actually quite upset.
The product was advertised misleadingly, promising results it could not possibly deliver.

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