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deceptive

/dɪˈsep.tɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈsep.tɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что создаёт ложное впечатление или вводит в заблуждение.

Describes something that gives a false impression or misleads.

  1. Misleading appearanceB2formal

    Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

    ruОбманчивый

    • The calm water was deceptive; there were strong currents underneath.
    • His friendly smile was deceptive, hiding his true intentions.
    • The simplicity of the recipe is deceptive; it requires precise timing.

    Synonymsdelusivedisingenuousfallaciousfalsefraudulentillusorymisleadingspecious

    Antonymsgenuinehonestsincerestraightforwardtruthful

  2. Intentionally dishonestB2formal

    Tending to deceive or trick others; dishonest.

    ruОбманчивый

    • The company used deceptive advertising to sell its products.
    • She was accused of using deceptive practices in the negotiation.
    • His deceptive statements led to a misunderstanding.

    Synonymscunningdeceitfuldishonestduplicitousfraudulentguilefulmisleadingslytrickyunderhanded

    Antonymscandidfrankgenuinehonestopensincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

Forms
  • more deceptive comparative form
  • most deceptive superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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