delusively

de·lu·sive

 (dĭ-lo͞o′sĭv)
adj.
1. Tending to delude.
2. Having the nature of a delusion; false: a delusive faith in a wonder drug.

de·lu′sive·ly adv.
de·lu′sive·ness n.
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Adv.1.delusively - in a deceptive and unrealistic manner; "the village looked delusively near"
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