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DECEIVINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does deceivingly mean?
• DECEIVINGLY (adverb)
The adverb DECEIVINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a misleading way
Familiarity information: DECEIVINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a misleading way
Synonyms:
deceivingly; deceptively; misleadingly
Context example:
the exam looked deceptively easy
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