deceivingly

de·ceive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-seev]
- /dɪˈsiv/
- /dɪ.ˈsiː.vɪŋ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-seev]
- /dɪˈsiv/

Definitions of deceivingly word

verb with object deceivingly to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter. 1
verb with object deceivingly to be unfaithful to (one's spouse or lover). 1
verb with object deceivingly Archaic. to while away (time). 1
verb without object deceivingly to mislead or falsely persuade others; practice deceit: an engaging manner that easily deceives. 1
noun deceivingly In a deceiving manner. 1

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Origin of deceivingly

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English deceiven < Old French deceivre < Latin dēcipere, literally, to ensnare, equivalent to dē- de- + -cipere, combining form of capere to take

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Parts of speech for Deceivingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deceivingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for deceivingly

adv deceivingly

falsely — not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.
slyly — in a deceitful manner; cunningly: They slyly plot to overthrow us.
wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
mendacious — telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful: a mendacious person.
crookedly — not straight; bending; curved: a crooked path.

adverb deceivingly

dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.

All 8 Synonyms of deceivingly