Deludingly

/dɪˈluːdɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that deceives or misleads; with the quality of being deluding or deceptive.

Etymology

From 'delude' (to deceive) + '-ing' (present participle form) + '-ly' (adverb marker). Standard adverbial formation from the verb.

Kelly Says

Adverbs like 'deludingly' are rare in modern English because we typically use 'deceptively' or 'misleadingly' instead—showing how English speakers sometimes abandon longer forms for shorter, punchier alternatives!

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