Deceptively
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛptɪvliː/
Deceptively (adverb)
- In a way that makes something seem different from what it really is.
- In a manner that tricks or confuses by presenting false appearances.
Examples
- The product was deceptively advertised, leading many to believe it was better than it was.
- The situation seemed deceptively calm, hiding the chaos beneath.
Common collocations: deceptively simple, deceptively attractive, deceptively easy, deceptively large