Synonyms of ostensive

ostensive

adjective

ä-ˈsten(t)-siv 

as in apparent

appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed

the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apparent
• presumed
• possible
• ostensible
• seeming
• obvious
• probable
• supposed
• putative
• evident
• alleged
• reputed
• assumed
• plausible
• prima facie
• superficial
• external
• demonstrable
• distinct
• likely
• visible
• outward
• conceivable
• supposable
• imaginary
• manifest
• illusory
• purported
• delusive
• specious
• misleading
• illusive
• deceptive
• feigned
• clear
• pseudo
• delusory
• claimed
• professed
• plain
• phony
• put-on
• fake
• faked
• so-called
• pretended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hidden
• impossible
• actual
• improbable
• unlikely
• implausible
• inapparent
• real
• inconceivable
• genuine
• valid
• confirmed
• established
• sure
• validated
• substantiated
• authenticated
• corroborated
• verified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ostensive

Just like Glaucon, the best this new interlocutor could do is an ostensive definition - provide examples of justice - or possibly present the etymology of the word. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023

The ostensive unpopularity of violet versus purple nagged at the back of Tager’s mind for much of his life, eventually setting him on a 20-year journey across 193 museums in 42 countries. — Stephen MacKnik, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2021

The United Arab Emirates has taken advantage of the fight and now dominates the south, squeezing out its ostensive ally, Hadi. — Washington Post, 12 May 2018