Misleading Marketing

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often answering the questions how, when, or where

• The company blatantly ignored the safety regulations, putting their employees at risk.
• She blatantly copied my homework and thought I wouldn't notice.
• He blatantly dissed his ex-girlfriend on social media.
• The artist's use of color was so blatantly bold, it drew everyone's attention.

noun a person or thing that is not genuine; a fraud

adjective not genuine; fraudulent

• The company was accused of producing phony financial reports to deceive investors.
• I can't stand that phony smile of hers.
• Don't trust him, he's a total phony.
• The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but phony gestures.