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deceptively.

In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/UK

  1. In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.

  2. Actually but not apparently.

  3. Apparently but not actually.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English deceptive Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English deceptively From deceptive + -ly.

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