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deceptively

/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/

Meanings
adverb
In a deceptive manner.

Examples :

"The small, quiet house seemed deceptively unkempt, hiding a spacious and beautifully decorated interior. "
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Related Words

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration spacious

spacious adjective

/ˈspeɪʃəs/

Having plenty of space; roomy.

"The apartment has a spacious bedroom."

Illustration hiding

hiding verb

/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

"He hides his magazines under the bed."

Illustration seemed

seemed verb

/siːmd/

To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

"He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?"

Illustration interior

interior noun

/ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/

The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

"The cozy interior of the library was perfect for studying. "

Illustration deceptive

deceptive adjective

/dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/

Likely or attempting to deceive.

"Appearances can be deceptive."

Illustration quiet

quiet noun

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

The absence of sound; quietness.

"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration unkempt

unkempt adjective

/ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/

(of hair) Uncombed; dishevelled.

"Her unkempt hair fell over her eyes as she rushed out the door. "

Illustration decorated

decorated verb

/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

Illustration house

house noun

/hʌʊs/ /haʊs/ /haʊz/

A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

"My family's house is located near the school. "