Deceptive (adjective): something that gives a false impression, intended to trick or mislead. It suggests that appearances may be different from the reality.
Grammar and Usage
Part of speech: adjective
Common pattern: used before nouns (e.g., deceptive appearance, deceptive practice).
Can be used with adverbs like highly, very, slightly to indicate degree.
Often related to actions, appearances, or practices that are misleading.
Common Phrases
deceptive appearance – looks that give a wrong impression.
deceptive practices – dishonest or misleading actions.
deceptive simplicity – something that looks simple but is actually complex.
deceptive advertising – advertisements that mislead consumers.
