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Another word for deceptively

Choosing another word for deceptively depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a lesser or greater extent than initial appearances suggest; in a way that gives a misleading impression of the true nature or difficulty of something.

Usage Example

"The calm surface of the river hides a misleadingly strong undertow."

Strongest
misleadingly
Strong
outwardly
superficially
seemingly
ostensibly
Weak
surprisingly

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"The consumer protection agency fined the company for marketing its subscription service deceitfully."

Strongest
deceitfully
dishonestly
fraudulently
Strong
duplicitously
disingenuously
falsely

Opposites of deceptively

The opposite of deceptively shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

truthfully
honestly
obviously
candidly
transparently
genuinely
visibly
manifestly
See all opposites of deceptively

• Nearby Words

decentralized
deception
deceptive
deceptively
deceptiveness
decertification
decertify

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deceptively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deceptively
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