Synonyms for

Seeming

Verb / ˈsi:mɪŋ / Another word for seeming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Appearing to be true or real, but may not be

Synonyms & similar words

ostensible seem appear look apparent apparent ostensible supposed alleged so-called putative pretended feigned fake false spurious misleading deceptive illusory specious bogus counterfeit unreal artificial simulated

Synonyms by register

Formal

ostensible apparent purported presumed

Informal

looks like appears to be supposedly kinda

Literary

semblance guise visage

Antonyms

real actual genuine true evident obvious apparent

Common collocations

  • seeming contradiction
  • seeming innocence
  • seeming success
  • seeming ease
  • seeming reality
  • seeming agreement
  • seeming lack

Word family

adjective seeming
adverb seemingly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that appears to be true but may not be. It can imply a degree of doubt or deception.

Example sentences

  1. The seeming lack of interest was just his way of hiding his excitement.
  2. Her seeming kindness was all an act to gain their trust.
  3. The seeming chaos was actually a well-planned strategy.
  4. The seeming success was due to the hard work of the team.
  5. The seeming simplicity of the task was deceiving.

Quotes

  • All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king.
  • We are all hypocrites. We cannot see ourselves or judge ourselves the way we see and judge others.
  • Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many.

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