Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/

Adjective

deceptive (comparative more deceptive, superlative most deceptive)

1. misleading, likely or attempting to deceive

Derived terms

• deceptive advertising
• deceptive cadence
• deceptive cognate

Related terms

• deception
• deceptively
• deceive
• deceit

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