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DECEPTIVELY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does deceptively mean?

• DECEPTIVELY (adverb)
The adverb DECEPTIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in a misleading way

Familiarity information: DECEPTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• DECEPTIVELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a misleading way

Synonyms:

deceivingly; deceptively; misleadingly

Context example:

the exam looked deceptively easy

Pertainym:

deceptive (causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true)

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