Definition
deceivingly
adverb
- in a way that is misleading or gives a false impression; deceptively
Usage: often used to describe appearances or situations that are not what they seem
Examples
- The package looked deceivingly small but contained much more than expected.
- She spoke in a deceivingly calm voice despite her inner anxiety.
- The test was deceivingly easy at first, then became much harder.
- The old house appeared deceivingly sturdy from the outside.
- He smiled deceivingly, hiding his true feelings about the situation.
- The distance to the mountain was deceivingly far despite how close it looked.