deceyvably

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From deceyvable (deceptive) +‎ -ly (adverbial suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɛːˌsæi̯ˈvaːbliː/, /dɛːˌsɛːˈvaːbliː/, /dɛ-/, /di-/, /-vaːb(l)əli/

Adjective

deceyvably (chiefly Late Middle English)

  1. Deceptively, deceitfully; in a deceptive way.
  2. (uncommon) Only seemingly or in appearance; outwardly, feignedly.

Descendants

  • >? English: deceivably

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