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Definition of deceptively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

deceptively

adverb

/dɪˈseptɪvli/

/dɪˈseptɪvli/

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to a smaller extent than appears the case
- a deceptively simple idea
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to a greater extent than appears the case
- a deceptively spacious lounge

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