Synonyms for deceivingly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : dih-seev
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsiv


Définition of deceivingly

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French decevoir (12c., Modern French décevoir) "to deceive," from Latin decipere "to ensnare, take in, beguile, cheat," from de- "from" or pejorative + capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Deceived; deceiver; deceiving.
  • As in untruthfully : adv dishonestly

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