deceptively in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
DECEPTIVELY: in a manner that is misleading or gives a false impression of simplicity or truth.
Sample Sentences
- The cake looked deceptively simple, but it had a complex flavor profile.
- She smiled deceptively, hiding her true feelings beneath a cheerful facade.
- The landscape was deceptively beautiful, masking the dangers that lay ahead.
- His calm demeanor was deceptively reassuring, concealing his inner turmoil.
- The task seemed deceptively easy, yet it required a great deal of skill and patience.