Sentences

deceptively in a sentence

adv.

Definition

DECEPTIVELY: in a manner that is misleading or gives a false impression of simplicity or truth.

Sample Sentences

  1. The cake looked deceptively simple, but it had a complex flavor profile.
  2. She smiled deceptively, hiding her true feelings beneath a cheerful facade.
  3. The landscape was deceptively beautiful, masking the dangers that lay ahead.
  4. His calm demeanor was deceptively reassuring, concealing his inner turmoil.
  5. The task seemed deceptively easy, yet it required a great deal of skill and patience.

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