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

Even after spending hours at the match and, for many, facing a long commute home, people still seemed energized by the experience. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Throughout this tournament, Messi often has seemed overwhelmed by his own apparent immortality. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Or Chloé’s spring 2005 separates—a semi-sheer tuxedo shirt, low-slung shorts, and a lightweight blazer, which seemed to Hamptonize suiting. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Prairiewolf has always seemed bent on finding new territory while being in no particular hurry to get there. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026

None of it seemed to obstruct the view Christian Scott had of Francisco Alvarez’s mitt. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

The style configurations seemed limitless, and every type of woman or man seemed uniquely desirable — stunning in their own startling way. — Stephanie Fairyington, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Thiero’s confidence seemed to grow from that point on, his play for the Lakers during their Las Vegas Summer League opener at the Thomas & Mack Center a sign of his development. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026