deceivably

/dɪˈsivəbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a way that can be deceived; in a manner that is liable to be deceived

“The con artist sold his scheme to the investors very deceivably, making it seem legitimate.”

2. adverb

in a way that deceives; in a manner that is likely to deceive

“He spoke deceivably, hiding the truth behind his words.”

3. adverb

in a way that is likely to deceive

“The magician performed his trick quite deceivably, making the audience believe it was real.”

Synonyms

  • credulously
  • credulously
  • gullibly
  • unwisely

Antonyms

  • prudently
  • skeptically
  • wisely