Synonyms for

Seemed

Verb / si:md / Another word for seemed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Synonyms & similar words

seem appear look appeared looked

Synonyms by register

Formal

appeared indicated suggested purported

Informal

looked sounded felt came across as

Literary

loomed betokened shadowed

Antonyms

was is existed proved manifested was evident

Common collocations

  • seemed like a good idea
  • seemed to be
  • seemed to think
  • seemed to work
  • seemed to understand
  • seemed to be the case
  • seemed to have

Word family

verb seem
adjective seemly
adverb seemingly

Usage note

Seem is often followed by an infinitive (e.g., 'He seemed to be happy') or a clause introduced by 'that' (e.g., 'It seemed that he was happy'). Avoid using 'seem' with adjectives that describe a definite state, as it implies uncertainty.

Example sentences

  1. The sky seemed bluer than usual today.
  2. The movie seemed longer than it actually was.
  3. It seemed like everyone was having a good time at the party.
  4. He seemed nervous during the interview.
  5. The food seemed cold by the time we got home.

Quotes

  • It seemed the world was divided into good and bad people. The good ones slept better, while the bad ones seemed to enjoy the waking hours much more. - Woody Allen
  • He who has never hoped can never despair. - George Bernard Shaw
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde

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