Deceivingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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deceivingly
[ dɪˈsiːvɪŋli ]
misleading manner
Deceivingly refers to something being presented in a way that misleads or tricks someone into believing a certain view or outcome. It is often used to describe situations where appearances are not what they seem.
Synonyms
deceptively, illusive, misleadingly
Examples of usage
- The cake looked deceivingly simple, but it was quite difficult to make.
- The product was marketed deceivingly, leading customers to think it was more effective than it actually was.
- His smile was deceivingly charming, hiding his true intentions.
Translations
Translations of the word "deceivingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganadoramente
🇮🇳 धोखे से
🇩🇪 täuschend
🇮🇩 menipu
🇺🇦 обманливо
🇵🇱 oszukańczo
🇯🇵 欺いて
🇫🇷 de manière trompeuse
🇪🇸 engañosamente
🇹🇷 aldatıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 속이는 방식으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مخادع
🇨🇿 klamně
🇸🇰 klamavo
🇨🇳 欺骗地
🇸🇮 prevarantsko
🇮🇸 svikull
🇰🇿 алдап
🇬🇪 მატყუებლად
🇦🇿 aldadıcı
🇲🇽 engañosamente
Etymology
The word 'deceivingly' is derived from the verb 'deceive', which originates from the Latin word 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare, catch, or deceive'. The Latin root is composed of 'de-' meaning 'down, away' and 'capere', meaning 'to seize'. In Old French, it became 'decevoir', which further evolved into 'deceive' in English by the late 14th century. The adverbial form 'deceivingly' has emerged to describe actions that mislead or create false impressions. This term emphasizes the manner in which deception occurs, highlighting the artful or subtle nature of misleading behavior that can often appear normal or innocent at first glance.