deceptively
/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that is misleading or gives a false impression.
- The box was deceptively light, making it easy to carry despite its large size.
- She spoke deceptively calmly, hiding her anger from the audience.
- The path looked deceptively short on the map, but it took hours to hike.
- Used to describe something that appears one way but is actually the opposite (often with adjectives like 'simple', 'easy', 'strong').
- The recipe is deceptively simple — it looks easy but requires precise timing.
- He is deceptively strong; his slender build hides a lot of muscle.
- The exam was deceptively difficult, with many students failing despite the short questions.
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