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deceptively — 1. • His voice was deceptively innocent, and she was led right into the trap E. Rees, 1992. Was his voice innocent or not? The answer seems to be that the appearance was of innocence whereas the reality was of something more sinister, and… … Modern English usage
deceptively — ► ADVERB 1) to a lesser extent than appears the case. 2) to a greater extent than appears the case. USAGE Beware of confusion when using deceptively, as it can mean both one thing and also its complete opposite. A deceptively smooth surface is… … English terms dictionary
Deceptively — De*cep tive*ly, adv. In a manner to deceive. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deceptively — adverb 1》 to a lesser extent than appears the case: the idea was deceptively simple. 2》 to a greater extent than appears the case: the airy and deceptively spacious lounge. Usage Deceptively can be used in similar contexts to mean both one thing… … English new terms dictionary
deceptively — de·cep·tive·ly (dĭ sĕpʹtĭv lē) adv. In a deceptive or deceiving manner; so as to deceive. Usage Note: When deceptively is used to modify an adjective, the meaning is often unclear. Does the sentence The pool is deceptively shallow mean that the … Universalium
deceptively — de|cep|tive|ly [ dı septıvli ] adverb used for saying that something is different from how it appears: The house looks deceptively small from the outside (=but really it is big) … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
deceptively — UK [dɪˈseptɪvlɪ] / US adverb used for saying that something is different from how it appears The house looks deceptively small from the outside (= but really it is big) … English dictionary
deceptively — adverb in a misleading way (Freq. 1) the exam looked deceptively easy • Syn: ↑deceivingly, ↑misleadingly • Derived from adjective: ↑misleading (for: ↑misleadingly) … Useful english dictionary
deceptively — adverb see deceptive … New Collegiate Dictionary
deceptively — adverb In a deceptive manner … Wiktionary
