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- [dih-sep-tiv]
- /dɪˈsɛp tɪv/
- /dɪˈsep.tɪv/
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- [dih-sep-tiv]
- /dɪˈsɛp tɪv/
Definitions of deceptively word
- adjective deceptively apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive. 1
- adjective deceptively perceptually misleading: It looks like a curved line, but it's deceptive. 1
- noun deceptively In a way or to an extent that gives a misleading impression. 1
- adverb deceptively misleadingly: less or more than it seems 1
- adverb deceptively In a deceptive manner. 0
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Origin of deceptively
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Medieval Latin dēceptīvus, equivalent to Latin dēcept(us) (see deception) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Deceptively
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deceptively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deceptively
adv deceptively
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- knowingly — affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance.
- slyly — in a deceitful manner; cunningly: They slyly plot to overthrow us.
- smartly — to be a source of sharp, local, and usually superficial pain, as a wound.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
adverb deceptively
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- misleading — deceptive; tending to mislead.
- illusorily — causing illusion; deceptive; misleading.
- unreliability — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- disingenuous — lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
Antonyms for deceptively
adverb deceptively
- reliably — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
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