seemingly

adverb
UK: /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
US: /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

  1. Appearing to be true based on the information available, but possibly not actually true.

    1. The problem is seemingly easy, but it's actually quite complex.
    2. Seemingly, he accepted the new responsibilities without any additional questions.

  2. Used to describe something that appears a certain way, even if that is not the case.

    1. She was seemingly happy, but I knew she was worried inside.
    2. The company had seemingly recovered from its financial difficulties after the merger.

Synonyms

apparently ostensibly outwardly on the face of it

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seemingly" in English means: Appearing to be true based on the information available, but possibly not actually true., Used to describe something that appears a certain way, even if that is not the case..

The phonetic transcription of "seemingly" is /ˈsiːmɪŋli/ in British English and /ˈsiːmɪŋli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seemingly": apparently, ostensibly, outwardly, on the face of it.

Example usage of "seemingly": "The problem is seemingly easy, but it's actually quite complex.". More examples on the page.