deceptively

Definition

In a deceptive manner; misleadingly.

Etymology

From deceptive + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "those deceptively jaunty tunes that mask less-than- cheerful lyrics"
• "2010, Australian Law Dictionarydeceptively similar, Oxford Reference A trade mark is deceptively similar to another trade mark if it so nearly resembles that other trade mark that it is likely to deceive or cause confusion"
• "President Trump sued CBS in a federal court alleging that the interview was deceptively “doctored” to help Harris beat Trump. CBS insisted that it was not doctored."