deceptively mild

Examples (20)

• The weather is deceptively mild today; a storm is forecast for this evening.
• His voice was deceptively mild.
• Be careful with that curry; it has a deceptively mild taste at first, but the spice kicks in later.
• The sauce had a deceptively mild flavor, but then the spice kicked in.
• Her criticism was deceptively mild, masking a very sharp disapproval.
• Her smile was deceptively mild, hiding a sharp intellect.
• The initial symptoms of the illness are deceptively mild, often mistaken for a common cold.
• The winter day started deceptively mild, yet by afternoon a blizzard hit.
• He has a deceptively mild manner, but he is a tough negotiator.
• He delivered the bad news with a deceptively mild tone, making it even more unsettling.
• This cocktail is deceptively mild; you can barely taste the strong spirit in it.
• The medication has a deceptively mild effect at first, but is very potent.
• The current near the shore is deceptively mild, but it's treacherous further out.
• Despite its deceptively mild appearance, the current was extremely strong.
• The cleaning solution has a deceptively mild scent, so always wear gloves when using it.
• The deceptively mild symptoms of the illness masked its severity.
• The political situation seemed deceptively mild just before the protests erupted.
• The lawyer's questions seemed deceptively mild until they trapped the witness.
• At first, the economic downturn felt deceptively mild, but it soon developed into a full-blown recession.
• What looked like a deceptively mild challenge turned out to be incredibly difficult.