seemingly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   As it appears; apparently.

   […] an object, seemingly like those which we have experienced, may be attended with different or contrary effects.

2. 2
   adv

   In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.

   It was possibly chagrin at this neglect that caused James to omit the most ordinary courtesies to the few gentlemen who had behaved seemingly:[…].

3. 3
   adv

   from appearances alone

Etymology

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