seemingly

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/ See IPA manual

Freq #12138

Meanings

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adv
In a way that appears to be true, though it may not really be.

She remained seemingly calm during the entire interview.

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Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that appears to be... apparentlyat first blush

More ostensibly

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Derived forms unseemingly

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Phrases (1)

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seemingly crazy
appearing irrational or foolish even though there may be an explanation

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.

semyngly Middle English

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