adjective

deceptive

misleading, deceiving

Appearances can be deceptive.

Appearances can be deceptive.

The advertisement was deceptive.

The advertisement was deceptive.

((noun)) misleading ((noun)) Appearances can be deceptive.

Synonyms: misleading, illusory; Antonyms: honest, genuine

From Latin 'decipere' (to ensnare, cheat), from 'de-' (off) + 'capere' (to take).

It's the adjective form of 'deceive'. Think of something that 'deceives' your eyes.

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