DECEPTIVELY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Deceptively

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪˈsɛptɪvli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

in a way or to an extent that gives a misleading impression; to a lesser or greater extent than appears the case

Short Definition:

in way or to extent that gives misleading impression

Examples:
  • the idea was deceptively simple
  • the airy and deceptively spacious lounge

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