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/
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 calm ocean looked deceptive because dangerous currents hid beneath the surface.
The deceptive advertisement made the product look much better than it really was. (deceptive = deceive + -ive)
Deceptive and receptive — he accepts what looks effective, but the truth is defective, clearly deceptive.
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🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
de- (away) + capere (take/catch) + -ive (tending to) = deceptive (tending to take away or mislead)
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📝Examples
“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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