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deceptively
[/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/]
adverb
enganosamente
1.
in a way that is intended to or likely to deceive; misleadingly
The problem is deceptively simple.
O problema é enganosamente simples.
2.
in a manner that appears different from reality; not what it seems
The house looks deceptively small from the outside.
A casa parece enganosamente pequena por fora.
3.
in a way that tricks or misleads someone intentionally
He answered deceptively to avoid the truth.
Ele respondeu enganosamente para evitar a verdade.
Synonyms
misleadingly
delusively
falsely
dishonestly
treacherously
Antonyms
honestly
truthfully
genuinely
sincerely
transparently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enganosamente
standard usage
São Paulo
enganosamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
enganosamente
standard usage
Portugal
enganosamente
standard usage, also 'ludibriamente' in more formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
looks can be deceptive
deceptively easy
deceptively simple
deceptively complex
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