seemingly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
seemingly means: In a way that appears true, although it may not really be true.
adverb
APPARENTLYB2
In a way that appears true, although it may not really be true.
- It was a seemingly simple task.
- The seemingly harmless dog suddenly bit him.
- These seemingly unrelated events may have a common cause.
PROPERLYC2
In a polite and proper way that suits the situation.
- She behaved seemingly before the guests.
- The young man conducted himself seemingly at court.
- They spoke softly and seemingly in polite company.
Questions about seemingly
What does seemingly mean?
In a way that appears true, although it may not really be true.
What is seemingly in other languages?
Türkçe: görünüşte · Español: aparentemente · Français: apparemment · Deutsch: scheinbar · Italiano: apparentemente · 日本語: 一見
How do you pronounce seemingly?
It is pronounced /ˈsiːmɪŋli/.
How do you use seemingly in a sentence?
It was a seemingly simple task. The seemingly harmless dog suddenly bit him.
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