Synonyms for

Seemingly

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

Definition

In a way that appears to be true, but may not be.

Synonyms & similar words

ostensibly apparently onthefaceofit apparently ostensibly allegedly supposedly reportedly purportedly presumably putatively so-called outwardly externally superficially seemly plausibly credibly feasibly convincingly possibly likely probably

Synonyms by register

Formal

apparently ostensibly plausibly visibly

Informal

looks like appears to be on the face of it

Literary

as if as though

Antonyms

actually certainly definitely evidently manifestly undeniably truly

Common collocations

  • seemingly endless
  • seemingly impossible
  • seemingly random
  • seemingly simple
  • seemingly unaware
  • seemingly perfect
  • seemingly genuine

Word family

adjective seeming

Usage note

Often used to introduce a contrast between appearance and reality. It can sometimes imply doubt about the truth of the appearance.

Example sentences

  1. Seemingly out of nowhere, a cat appeared on the windowsill.
  2. The cake was seemingly delicious, but it turned out to be dry.
  3. Seemingly, he had no idea what was going on.
  4. The day was seemingly endless, dragging on with no end in sight.
  5. Seemingly, the team was going to lose, but they made a comeback in the final minutes.

Quotes

  • Seemingly insignificant events can have enormous consequences.
  • Seemingly impossible things happen all the time.
  • Seemingly ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

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