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delusively
[/dɪˈluːsɪvli/]
adverb
delusoriamente
1.
In a manner that deceives or misleads; in a way that creates false beliefs or impressions
The advertisement delusively promised instant results.
O anúncio prometia delusoriamente resultados instantâneos.
2.
In a manner characterized by delusion; falsely or mistakenly
He delusively believed he could win without any effort.
Ele acreditava delusoriamente que poderia vencer sem esforço algum.
Synonyms
deceptively
misleadingly
falsely
illusorily
erroneously
Antonyms
truthfully
honestly
genuinely
sincerely
accurately
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
delusoriamente
Standard usage in formal writing and speech
Portugal
ilusoriamente
More commonly used alternative in European Portuguese
General
enganosamente
Alternative translation emphasizing deception rather than delusion
Related Idioms & Phrases
under a delusion
labor under a delusion
live in a fool's paradise
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