deceptive simplicity

Frequency: 6.26.9 per million words

Similar to 'apparent simplicity', suggesting that the simplicity is misleading.

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Examples (10)

  • The initial presentation had a deceptive simplicity that hid a complex underlying structure.
  • While the design appears to have deceptive simplicity, it's actually the result of extensive engineering.
  • The artist's latest work, characterized by its deceptive simplicity, invites deeper contemplation.
  • Don't be fooled by the deceptive simplicity of the algorithm; it's surprisingly powerful.
  • The novel's plot unfolds with a deceptive simplicity, gradually revealing intricate layers of meaning.
  • His explanation, though delivered with deceptive simplicity, contained profound insights.
  • The game's rules exhibit a deceptive simplicity, making it easy to learn but difficult to master.
  • Underneath the deceptive simplicity of her smile, she harbored a sharp intellect.
  • The ancient ruins possessed a deceptive simplicity, hinting at a lost civilization's advanced knowledge.
  • This minimalist sculpture, with its deceptive simplicity, challenges our perceptions of art.