Synonyms of seemed

seemed

verb

past tense of seem

as in looked

to give the impression of being

I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looked
• felt
• sounded
• appeared
• acted
• made
• came across (as)
• pretended
• came off (as)
• resembled
• suggested
• recalled
• implied
• hinted
• dissembled
• insinuated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seemed

These systems, which are based on mathematical structures called neural networks, excel at cognitive tasks that until recently seemed exclusive to humans. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Raman’s position on the precipice of ascending to the mayoralty would have seemed nearly unthinkable at the start of the year, when Bass’ challengers included Pratt, former LAUSD Supt. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

But to those on the inside of the podcaster-comedian boom, another swing of the pendulum already seemed to be coming. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

The process seemed convenient, and the soft food meshed well with our pups' special needs. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Between its Upper East Side location, Gaelic rafters, and portraits of 27 Club musicians, the place seemed tailor-made for Xennial dads. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Her human slogan machine rap seemed more like a complement to JT’s malleable traditionalism rather than the other way around. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

In the recent past, the Panthers have almost always seemed to learn more from defeat. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

For her part, Ballas seemed surprised by the reaction to her scoring. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026