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Deceptively: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceptively

 

[ dɪˈsɛptɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that appears one way but is actually different

In a deceptively simple way, the artist's work contained layers of complexity. She deceptively made it seem like she wasn't paying attention, but she knew everything that was going on.

Synonyms

falsely, fraudulently, misleadingly

Examples of usage

  • The dessert looked deceptively easy to make, but it turned out to be quite challenging.
  • The movie's plot was deceptively intricate, surprising many viewers.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceptively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganosamente

🇮🇳 भ्रामक रूप से

🇩🇪 trügerisch

🇮🇩 menipu

🇺🇦 оманливо

🇵🇱 zwodniczo

🇯🇵 欺いて

🇫🇷 de manière trompeuse

🇪🇸 engañosamente

🇹🇷 aldatıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 기만적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل خادع

🇨🇿 klamně

🇸🇰 klamlivo

🇨🇳 欺骗地

🇸🇮 zavajajoče

🇮🇸 villandi

🇰🇿 алдап

🇬🇪 მოტყუებით

🇦🇿 aldadıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 engañosamente

Etymology

The word 'deceptively' is derived from the verb 'deceive,' which comes from the Old French 'deceivre' and the Latin 'decipere,' meaning 'to ensnare, deceive, or catch.' The adverb 'deceptively' has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe something that is misleading or creates a false impression.

See also: deceit, deceitful, deceived, deceiver, deceivers, deception, deceptive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,869, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.