Definition of: deceptive

(di·sep′tiv) adjective
Having power or tendency to deceive.
—de·cep′tive·ly adverb
—de·cep′tive·ness noun Synonyms: deceitful, delusive, illusive, illusory. Persons are deceitful: things are deceptive. We speak of a deceitful, but not of a deceptive man. We speak, however, of deceitful promises, as involving personal intent to deceive. It is more accurate to say deceptive than deceitful appearances. See BAD, COUNTERFEIT. Antonyms: fair, frank, genuine, honest.