deceptively

[US]/di'septivli/
[UK]/dɪˈsɛptɪvlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a misleadingly deceptive manner; fraudulently.

Phrases & Collocations

deceptively simple

deceptively easy

deceptively challenging

deceptively complex

deceptively straightforward

deceptively innocent

deceptively calm

deceptively quiet

deceptively small

deceptively powerful

Example Sentences

the idea was deceptively simple.

the airy and deceptively spacious lounge.

the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier

His voice was deceptively mild.

His mouth looked deceptively gentle.

The hike looked deceptively easy, but it turned out to be quite challenging.

Her deceptively simple design won the competition.

The movie's deceptively happy ending left the audience in shock.

The dessert looked deceptively small, but it was surprisingly filling.

The deceptively calm waters hid dangerous undercurrents.

His deceptively casual attitude masked his true intentions.

The deceptively simple recipe turned out to be a culinary masterpiece.

The deceptively innocent smile belied her mischievous nature.

The deceptively spacious apartment felt cramped once they moved in.

The deceptively easy test turned out to be a lot more difficult than expected.

Real-world Examples

" The ocean is deceptively fragile, " says Baron.

Source: Time

His voice was deceptively smooth, almost silky, but she did not notice.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Just like a deceptively small. zip file, it's bigger on the inside.

Source: Crash Course: Business in the Workplace

Oh, you know what? It's deceptively comfy.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

And they're tough. - Oh really? - They're deceptively tough.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

We started by reading haikus, hundreds of haikus, a deceptively simple masterpiece.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2019 Collection

Prosecutors allege Johnson Johnson contributed to the epidemic by deceptively marketing the painkillers.

Source: PBS English News

In a deceptively calm voice, I responded that he had simplified the whole issue.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

Tom Cavos? - Yeah, it's an anagram. It's deceptively simple, don't you think?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Alice stood straight, deceptively motionless. Her style seemed to be stealth rather than an intimidating windup.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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