Definition of DECEPTIVELY

deceptively

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a misleading way
    • "the exam looked deceptively easy"

Adv

  • In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.
  • Actually but not apparently.
  • Apparently but not actually.

Origin / Etymology

From deceptive + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 22

deceptively is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deceptively is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deceptively is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

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