<p>this really isn’t a particular one on the SAT, and sorry that its kinda a dumb thing to ask, but it’s been bugging me for quite a bit:
what’s the difference between “deceptive” and “deceiving”?
when can you use which?
is it right to say: “His nature was deceptive” or should it be “His nature was deceiving”?
thanks.</p>
<p>I don’t think there is a difference.</p>
<p>Either is fine; they’re synonymous.</p>
<p>really?.. O_o
weird.</p>
<p>Deceptive is probably more versatile, however. Both words hold the same denotation as “misleading,” but “deceptive” also has a secondary definition of “capable of being mistaken for something else” (i.e. a deceptive noise). (Source: Microsoft Word)</p>
<p>oohhh i see
thanks =)</p>