ostensibly
C2
adv
Freq #40860
Meanings
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1
adv
Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, allegedly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly, presumably; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly
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2
adv
from appearances alone
Etymology
From ostensible + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· seemingly, apparently, on...
allegedlyapparentlyarguablyat first blushat first glanceat first sightlikelyon the face of iton the surfaceostensiblyoutwardlyplausibly
2
adv
· from appearances alone
apparently
Opposites