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deceptive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsɛptɪv/ · UK /dɪˈseptɪv/

deceptive means: Making you believe something that is not true, or giving you a false impression.

adjective

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Making you believe something that is not true, or giving you a false impression.

  • The calm water was deceptive.
  • The company was fined for deceptive advertising.
  • His friendly manner proved deceptive.

Similar words: misleading, deceiving

Opposites: truthful, honest

Common phrases: deceptive appearance, deceptive advertising, deceptive simplicity

Questions about deceptive

What does deceptive mean?

Making you believe something that is not true, or giving you a false impression.

What is deceptive in other languages?

Türkçe: aldatıcı · Español: engañoso · Français: trompeur · Deutsch: irreführend · Italiano: ingannevole · 日本語: 紛らわしい

How do you pronounce deceptive?

In American English /dɪˈsɛptɪv/; in British English /dɪˈseptɪv/.

How do you use deceptive in a sentence?

The calm water was deceptive. The company was fined for deceptive advertising.

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