Seemingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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seemingly
[ ˈsiːmɪŋli ]
in appearance
appearing to be true or real, but possibly not
Synonyms
allegedly, apparently, ostensibly
Examples of usage
- It was a seemingly impossible task, but he managed to complete it.
- The solution was seemingly simple, but it turned out to be quite complex.
- She was seemingly happy, but deep down, she was struggling.
based on appearances
having the appearance of being true or real
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The seemingly endless road stretched out before them.
- The seemingly random events were all connected in the end.
- His seemingly casual attitude masked a deep concern.
Translations
Translations of the word "seemingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aparentemente
🇮🇳 प्रतीत होता है
🇩🇪 scheinbar
🇮🇩 tampaknya
🇺🇦 здавалося б
🇵🇱 pozornie
🇯🇵 見たところ
🇫🇷 apparemment
🇪🇸 aparentemente
🇹🇷 görünüşe göre
🇰🇷 겉보기에는
🇸🇦 على ما يبدو
🇨🇿 zdánlivě
🇸🇰 zdanlivo
🇨🇳 看起来
🇸🇮 navidezno
🇮🇸 að því er virðist
🇰🇿 сырттай қарағанда
🇬🇪 როგორც ჩანს
🇦🇿 görünür ki
🇲🇽 aparentemente
Word origin
The word 'seemingly' is derived from the verb 'seem', which comes from the Old Norse word 'sœma' meaning 'to seem, be fitting'. The adverb form 'seemingly' first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. It has been used to indicate appearances that may or may not be true, adding a layer of uncertainty to the description of events or situations.