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deceptively

/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Giving a false or misleading impression, typically in order to manipulate or deceive.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61116531"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with deceptively
perceptibly , ceptible , relentlessly
Variants
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deceptive , deceptively , deceptiveness , deceptivenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin 'deceptus' meaning 'deceived'. The word 'deceptively' was first used in English in the late 15th century.


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  1. The term 'deceptively' is often used in the context of marketing and advertising to describe products that appear to be something they're not.

  2. In the world of magic, a 'deceptive' is a trick that relies on misdirection to fool the audience.

  3. The term 'deceptively' can also be used to describe natural phenomena, such as a calm sea before a storm.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dishonesty: Deceptively is related to the concept of dishonesty, as it involves intentionally giving a false or misleading impression.

  2. Misdirection: Deceptively is also related to the concept of misdirection, as it involves leading someone to believe one thing while the truth is something else.


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In literature, 'deceptively' is often used to describe characters or situations that appear to be one way but are actually something else. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the narrator is 'deceptively' calm and collected while harboring a deep-rooted hatred for an old man.

How to Memorize "deceptively"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a magician performing a trick. He uses 'deceptively' to manipulate your perception of reality, making you believe something that isn't true.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'deceptively' with the idea of a mask or a disguise. Just as a mask hides the true identity of the person wearing it, 'deceptively' hides the true nature of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D.E.C.E.P.T.I.V.E: D - Disguise, E - Exaggerate, C - Conceal, P - Pretend, T - Trick, I - Illusion, V - Veil, E - Enchant.


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