Basic Details
Word: Deceptive
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Likely to make someone believe something that is not true; misleading.
Synonyms: Misleading, deceptive, dishonest
Antonyms: Honest, straightforward, truthful
Idioms and Phrases
- All that glitters is not gold: Used to suggest that not everything that looks valuable or attractive is actually good or worthwhile. Example: "She bought the shiny new gadget, but all that glitters is not gold; it didn't work as expected."
- Smoke and mirrors: Referring to a deceptive or misleading situation, often in a showy context. Example: "The politician's promises seemed like smoke and mirrors, with no real plans behind them."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician's tricks were so clever that they seemed quite deceptive to the audience.
Example 2: The packaging of the product was deceptive; it made it look larger than it really was.
Example 3: He was known for his deceptive charm, which often fooled people into trusting him.
Fun Fact
The word "deceptive" comes from the Latin word "deceptio," which means "a taking away" or "misleading," revealing its long history of association with trickery and falsehood.
Famous Quote
"The most deceptive thing is the obvious." - William Golding
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "deceptive" mean?
a) To be very clear
b) Likely to mislead
c) To provide the truth
d) To be straightforward
Answer: b) Likely to mislead
2. Which of these is a synonym of "deceptive"?
a) Honest
b) Misleading
c) Truthful
d) Clear
Answer: b) Misleading
3. Which is an antonym of "deceptive"?
a) Clever
b) Straightforward
c) Confusing
d) Mysterious
Answer: b) Straightforward
4. Which sentence uses "deceptive" correctly?
a) The deceptive answer made everyone laugh.
b) She chose a deceptive dress to wear for the party.
c) His deceptive tactics almost fooled the entire team.
d) The sky is very deceptive today.
Answer: c) His deceptive tactics almost fooled the entire team.
5. What does the idiom "all that glitters is not gold" mean?
a) Things that look valuable might not be good.
b) Everything shiny is always great.
c) Gold is the best metal.
d) Shiny things are honest.
Answer: a) Things that look valuable might not be good.
