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deceivingly

/dɪˈsiːvɪŋli/
de · ceiv · ing · ly
Adjective:deceiving
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• adverb

1

In a manner that gives a misleading or false impression; to a degree or in a way that is different from how it appears.

Example

"The mountain trail looked deceivingly easy at the start, but it quickly became steep and rocky."

2

In a deliberately dishonest, deceitful, or fraudulent manner intended to trick others.

Example

"He spoke deceivingly to the committee in order to conceal the company's financial losses."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like 'deceptively', 'deceivingly' is inherently ambiguous when modifying an adjective: 'deceivingly simple' can mean either 'appearing simple when it is actually complex' or 'actually simple despite appearing complex.' Careful writers clarify the intended meaning using context.

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• Nearby Words

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deceive
deceiver
deceivingly
decelerate
deceleration
decency

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deceivingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deceivingly
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