deceptive

adjective
UK: /dɪˈseptɪv/
US: /dɪˈseptɪv/

  1. Something deceptive makes you believe something that is not true.

    1. His smile was deceptive.
    2. The company was accused of using deceptive advertising to sell its products.

  2. Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

    1. Looks can be deceptive.
    2. The seemingly calm surface of the lake can be deceptive, hiding strong currents below.

Synonyms

deceitful fraudulent illusory

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The word "deceptive" in English means: Something deceptive makes you believe something that is not true., Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading..

The phonetic transcription of "deceptive" is /dɪˈseptɪv/ in British English and /dɪˈseptɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deceptive": deceitful, fraudulent, illusory.

Example usage of "deceptive": "His smile was deceptive.". More examples on the page.