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Deceptively

Description:

Deceptively is an adverb that denotes an action or appearance that may mislead or trick someone into perceiving something in a different manner than it actually is. It can convey the idea of being misleading or creating a false impression.

Examples:

As an adverb:

1. The painting was deceptively simple, as it held intricate details that were easily overlooked.
2. The dessert looked deceptively delicious but tasted disappointingly bland.
3. He ran deceptively fast, effortlessly overtaking his opponents.

As an adjective (rare usage):

1. The deceptively drawn map led them astray, taking them in the opposite direction.
2. Her deceptively calm demeanor hid the turmoil she felt inside.

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