Meaning of the word deceptive in English

What does deceptive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deceptive

US /dɪˈsep.t̬ɪv/
UK /dɪˈsep.tɪv/
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Adjective

giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading

Example:
Appearances can be deceptive.
The company was accused of deceptive advertising.
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