What is deceptively? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of deceptively

deceptivelyadverb

lừa bịp

/dɪˈseptɪvli//dɪˈseptɪvli/

Where does the word deceptively come from?

The word "deceptively" has its roots in the 15th century Latin word "deceptivus," meaning "deceptive" or "misleading." This Latin term is derived from "decepio," which is the past participle of "deceptus," meaning "to deceive." The English word "deceptively" was first recorded in the 15th century and means "in a deceptive manner" or "in a way that is deceptive." It is often used to describe something that appears one way but is actually something else. For example, "The house looked deceptively small from the outside, but it had a huge backyard hidden behind the fence." In this sentence, "deceptively" is used to describe how the house appears to be smaller than it actually is.

Vocabulary summary deceptively

typeadverb

Example of vocabulary deceptivelynamespace

meaning

to a smaller extent than appears the case

  • a deceptively simple idea
  • The lake may look calm and serene, but it's deceptively deep, plunging to a depth of 150 feet.
  • The quiet neighborhood seems unassuming, but it's deceptively close to the bustling city center.
  • The child's behavior appeared innocent enough, but her teacher grew suspicious as she noticed deceptively crafty maneuvers in the classroom.
  • The highway seemed clear, but suddenly a deceptively dangerous patch of ice appeared, causing the driver to spin out of control.
meaning

to a greater extent than appears the case

  • a deceptively spacious lounge

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