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Meaning of seemingly
The primary meaning of "seemingly" is to give the impression of being something, based on Oxford Languages.
Etymology of seemingly
The word "seemingly" has its roots in Old English "sēman" meaning "to appear" or "to seem", and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb, based on Oxford Languages.
The word has been in use since the 15th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various connotations and nuances.
Synonyms
apparently
evidently
obviously
clearly
seemingly
manifestly
patently
plainly
visibly
noticeably
recognizably
perceptibly
discernibly
understandably
intelligibly
conceivably
plausibly
believably
credibly
feasibly
potentially
presumably
supposedly
allegedly
purportedly
ostensibly
nominally
putatively
presumably
speciously
superficially
outwardly
allegedly
supposedly
professedly
avowedly
confessedly
admittedly
confessedly
self-evidently
intuitively
implicitly
tacitly
inferably
suggestively
indicatively
symptomatically
diagnostically
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "seemingly" can be defined as:
- + Giving the impression of being something, but not necessarily actually being it
- + Appearing to be the case, but not necessarily actually being so
Usage Examples
- The new policy has seemingly improved the company's overall performance.
- * She seemingly enjoyed the party, but later said she was bored.
- * The problem was seemingly solved, but it turned out to be a temporary fix.
Antonyms
actually
really
truly
genuinely
authentically
sincerely
honestly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
indisputably
incontrovertibly
unmistakably
undeniably
irrefutably
demonstrably
verifiably
confirmably
substantively
tangibly
concretely
literally
factually
materially
substantially
decisively
conclusively
definitively
absolutely
positively
certainly
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
manifestly
patently