deceptious

Meanings

• adjective
  - "The painting was deceptive, as the figure in the foreground appeared to be holding a flower, but in reality, it was a weapon."
  - "The real estate agent described the view as breathtaking, but when the potential buyer arrived, they found that the view was obstructed by a large billboard."
  - "The company executive assured the shareholders that the company was in good financial health, but when the financial reports were made public, it was revealed that the company was actually in deep financial trouble."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deceptious
deception , misapprehension , misconception , misinterpretation , misrepresentation , misstatement , misleading , disguise , masquerade , pretext , subterfuge , double-dealing , shady , suspicious , doubtful , questionable

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. deceptive
   

2. deceptious
   

3. deception
   

4. deceptive device
   

5. deceptive tactics
   

6. deceptively
   

7. deceptively marketed
   

8. deceptively simple
   

9. deceptively innocent
   

10. deceptively naive
    

11. deceptively ambiguous
    

12. deceptively vague
    

13. deceptively evasive
    

14. deceptively self-deprecating
    

15. deceptively self-deifying
    

16. deceptively self-aggrandizing
    

17. deceptively self-disparaging
    

18. deceptively self-effacing
    

19. deceptively self-congratulatory
    

20. deceptively self-justifying
    

21. deceptively self-excusing
    

22. deceptively self-blaming
    

23. deceptively self-accusing
    

24. deceptively self-contradictory
    

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Variants

List of all variants of deceptious that leads to same result
deception , deceptional , deceptions , self-deception , self-deceptions

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Forms

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The word 'deceptive' can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. For example, it can be used as an adjective to describe something that is intentionally misleading or false. For example, 'The advertisement for the weight loss supplement was deceptive, as it claimed to help people lose weight quickly and easily, but in reality, it contained hidden ingredients that could be dangerous to people's health. Another form of the word 'deceptive' is as a verb, which can be used to describe the action of deliberately misleading or deceiving someone. For example, 'The politician's speech was deceptive, as he promised to reduce taxes for the middle class, but in reality, he had no intention of following through on his promise, and he was only using his deceptive words to manipulate and deceive the people into thinking that he was on their side and that he was working for their best interests, when in reality, he was only working for his own best interests and for his own personal gain and control.'

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Etymology

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Late Middle English (in the sense ‘causing to appear other than it really is’): from Latin deceptus, past participle of decepcere ‘to cheat, deceive’.

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Culture

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["Deceptive practices have been used in various aspects of human culture throughout history. For example, in literature, authors have used deception as a literary device to engage readers and create suspense. In art, artists have used deception to create optical illusions and other visual effects. In music, musicians have used deception to create complex harmonies and other musical effects. In religion, religious leaders have used deception to manipulate their followers and gain power and control over their followers.", "The use of deception in various aspects of human culture has been a subject of controversy and debate throughout history. Some argue that the use of deception in literature, art, music, and religion is an essential aspect of human creativity and expression. Others argue that the use of deception in various aspects of human culture is unethical and immoral, and that it manipulates and exploits people for personal gain and control. Ultimately, the use of deception in various aspects of human culture is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful consideration and thoughtful reflection."]

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