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deceptively

/dɪˈseptɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does deceptively mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that appears to be one way but is actually another; misleadingly attractive or appealing.

Example

"The deceptively simple design of the product belied its complex inner workings."

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