seeming
1seem·ing
noun \ˈsē-miŋ\Definition of SEEMING
: external appearance as distinguished from true character : look
Examples of SEEMING
- <her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself>
First Known Use of SEEMING
15th century
2seeming
adjectiveDefinition of SEEMING
: outwardly or superficially evident but not true or real <the seeming immortality of our heroes>
— seem·ing·ly adverb
Examples of SEEMING
- Parents discussed the teacher's seeming lack of interest in the students.
- I was fooled by the seeming simplicity of the instructions.
First Known Use of SEEMING
circa 1557
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