deceptively

• Adverbio que indica que algo parece ser de una manera, pero en realidad es lo contrario, a menudo con una cualidad engañosa. Puede modificar adjetivos creando un contraste entre la apariencia y la realidad (por ejemplo, 'deceptively simple' significa que parece simple, pero en realidad es complejo).

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.

   engañosamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeceitfullyfalselymisleadingly

   Antónimosaccuratelyclearlyhonestlystraightforwardlytruthfully