deceptively (Meaning)

Wordnet

deceptively (r)

in a misleading way

Webster

In a manner to deceive.

The hike appeared deceptively easy at the outset, but the steep incline soon proved challenging.
Her deceptively simple painting technique belied the depth of emotion conveyed in her artwork.
The dessert looked deceptively light, but one bite revealed its rich, indulgent flavor.
The room seemed deceptively spacious until furniture was moved in, revealing its true size.
His deceptively casual demeanor hid a keen intelligence and strategic mind.
The exam questions appeared deceptively straightforward, but they required deep understanding of the subject matter.
The child's deceptively innocent expression often led adults to underestimate his mischief.
The price tag on the car was deceptively low, hiding costly maintenance issues.
The novel's deceptively simple plot unfolded into a complex narrative with unexpected twists.
The house was deceptively quiet, masking the bustling activity within its walls.

in a misleading wayIn a manner to deceive.

dishonestly, hypocritically, artificially, artfully, deceitfully, cannily,falsely, unnaturally, slickly, slyly

truly, simply, sincerely, innocently, naively, unaffectedly, guilelessly, artlessly,naturally, unaffectedly

The hike appeared deceptively easy at the outset, but the steep incline soon proved challenging.

Her deceptively simple painting technique belied the depth of emotion conveyed in her artwork.

The dessert looked deceptively light, but one bite revealed its rich, indulgent flavor.

The room seemed deceptively spacious until furniture was moved in, revealing its true size.