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deceptively

/dɪˈsep.tɪv.li/

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adverb

/dɪˈsep.tɪv.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, используемое для указания на то, что что-то кажется одним образом, но на самом деле является противоположным, часто с вводящим в заблуждение качеством. Оно может изменять прилагательные, создавая контраст между видимостью и реальностью (например, 'deceptively simple' означает, что это выглядит просто, но на самом деле сложно).

An adverb used to indicate that something appears to be one way but is actually the opposite, often with a misleading quality. It can modify adjectives to create a contrast between appearance and reality (e.g., 'deceptively simple' means it looks simple but is actually complex).

  1. MisleadinglyB2formal

    In a way that gives a false impression, often appearing different from reality.

    ruОбманчиво

    • The lake looks deceptively calm, but the currents are dangerous.
    • The problem is deceptively simple; it requires careful analysis.
    • She spoke deceptively softly, hiding her anger.

    Synonymsdeceitfullyfalselymisleadingly

    Antonymsaccuratelyclearlyhonestlystraightforwardlytruthfully

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

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