deceptive — giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈseptɪv/
Korean meaning: 속이는, 기만적인, 겉보기와 다른
Korean pronunciation: 디-셉-티브 (강세: 셉)
Example Sentences
- The diet pill's 'before and after' photos were deceptive - they used different people!
- His innocent smile was deceptive; he had eaten the last piece of cake.
- The test seemed easy, but that was deceptive - it was actually very challenging.
deceptive
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈseptɪv//
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
The surface looks solid — but it breaks the moment he steps on it.
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Deceptive and receptive — he accepts what looks effective, but the truth is defective, clearly deceptive.
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Origin
From Latin 'decipere' meaning 'to ensnare or beguile,' combined with the suffix '-ive' meaning 'tending to.' The Latin root comes from 'de-' (away) and 'capere' (to take or catch).
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“The diet pill's 'before and after' photos were deceptive - they used different people!”
“His innocent smile was deceptive; he had eaten the last piece of cake.”
“The test seemed easy, but that was deceptive - it was actually very challenging.”
“Online dating profiles can be deceptive with filtered photos and exaggerated hobbies.”
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