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Definition of Deceptively
1. Adverb. In a misleading way. "The exam looked deceptively easy"
Definition of Deceptively
1. adv. In a manner to deceive.
Definition of Deceptively
1. Adverb. In a deceptive manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deceptively
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deceptively
Literary usage of Deceptively
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Vocabulary of Criminal Slang, with Some Examples of Common Usages by Louis E. Jackson, C. R. Hellyer (1914)
"A "MITT JOINT" is a gambling house where victims are "steered" for fleecing by
means of deceptively "sure thing" hands. MOB, Noun General currency. ..."
2. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1910)
"But as plaintiff in error concedes that it is not engaged in bringing into the
state spirits deceptively marked as a Kentucky product, nor intended to be so ..."
3. Rules and Regulations Under the Fur Products Labeling Act by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"... or the transportation or distribution in commerce, of any fur product which
is misbranded or falsely or deceptively advertised or invoiced, ..."
4. Federal Trade Commission Decisions by United States Federal Trade Commission (1921)
"That respondent for more than a year last past has knowingly and deceptively
engaged in and is now knowingly and deceptively engaged in loading, doping, ..."
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