Meaning ofdeceptivelyin English

Adverb

1. in a misleading way; falsely
   The company advertised deceptively, hiding the extra fees.
2. hiding the true nature; secretly
   The calm surface of the lake was deceptively peaceful, as strong currents flowed beneath.
3. seemingly true but actually false
   The new policy seems deceptively beneficial, but it has many negative consequences.
4. appearing one way but being another
   The old mansion looked deceptively small from the outside, but it had many hidden rooms.