How do you use Deceptively in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like deceivingly or misleadingly, plus the exact meaning.
Deceptively meaning
- In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.
- Actually but not apparently.
- Apparently but not actually.
Synonyms of Deceptively
Using Deceptively
- The main meaning on this page is: In a deceptive manner; misleadingly. | Actually but not apparently. | Apparently but not actually.
- Useful related words include: deceivingly, misleadingly.
- In the example corpus, deceptively often appears in combinations such as: deceptively simple, is deceptively, and deceptively.
Context around Deceptively
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 11 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Deceptively
- In this selection, "deceptively" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sounds, company, cool, simple, calm and large stand out and add context to how "deceptively" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include catch and deceptively fast on and deceptively calm until. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "deceptively" sits close to words such as abacha, acetate and adl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with deceptively
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Understated and deceptively simple, is a masterpiece in subtle filmmaking. (10 words)
Dylan struck conversational tones and relayed lyrics in cool, deceptively calm manners. (12 words)
Hong's recruiting strategy is deceptively simple: Shape his pitch for the individual. (13 words)
As a politician, the governor who is hardly showing any signs that his time in office will be an improvement on the deceptively dour period of his predecessor must have his eyes on the 2027 elections. (36 words)
It’s a deceptively large space, with room outside on the sea-front and rising up to the hill behind, where we plan to expand seating to run special events and grow our own produce. (35 words)
Deceptively calm until a raging storm, this episode surprises both video game players and casual watchers with the intensity of its ending, capturing the bonds of family and the tragedy of impossible choices. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
But underneath, the small-print read: “It sounds deceptively real,” suggesting that the magazine had actually created an interview using AI technology.
Craig Barr said the company deceptively advertised the sandwich, which was only available for a limited time in August.
Deceptively calm until a raging storm, this episode surprises both video game players and casual watchers with the intensity of its ending, capturing the bonds of family and the tragedy of impossible choices.
Dylan struck conversational tones and relayed lyrics in cool, deceptively calm manners.
Hong's recruiting strategy is deceptively simple: Shape his pitch for the individual.
It’s a deceptively large space, with room outside on the sea-front and rising up to the hill behind, where we plan to expand seating to run special events and grow our own produce.
Its social welfare policies set in a deceptively capitalist frame were a danger for BJP’s corporate backers.
It will hit players with solid headbutts, monstrous strikes with its muscular tail, and deceptively fast kicks with its huge feet.
The circular treat was about 20 centimetres wide and deceptively heavy and dense.
The decision was deceptively unanimous, as the Court blew by its announcement at lightning speed in its excited dash to end affirmative action.
The Eastpak Transitr 4 S is deceptively roomy, with every extra item of clothing slotting in without any problems.
This puzzle game, deceptively simple, yet profoundly unique, showcases director Jeppe Carlsen’s talent for intricately designed challenges.
Understated and deceptively simple, is a masterpiece in subtle filmmaking.
As a politician, the governor who is hardly showing any signs that his time in office will be an improvement on the deceptively dour period of his predecessor must have his eyes on the 2027 elections.
Despite its dainty measurements, it’s still deceptively roomy inside, with the ‘phone bag shape’ making sure you’ve got plenty of space to keep your phone inside.
His new album, “Slipping Away,” which comes out next week, is a deceptively gentle-sounding rumination on the rough patches of middle age, with its late-night anxieties and minor victories.
However, many users remain unaware of the impact of these choices, or how the extent of sharing is deceptively hidden.
If you consider yourself the brains of the family, and reckon you could beat Einstein himself in a round on The Chase - then this deceptively difficult riddle is one for you.
It's worth noting that this bag is quite small - yet can fit a deceptively large amount - so you probably wouldn't get away with taking anything much bigger.
Nesbit is good with yards after the catch and deceptively fast on the field.
Common combinations with deceptively
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- deceptively simple 22×
- is deceptively 15×
- and deceptively 7×
- the deceptively 7×
- it deceptively 6×
- this deceptively 4×
- deceptively fast 3×
- deceptively named 3×
- are deceptively 3×
- of deceptively 3×