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seeming

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of seeming

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

  • a seeming contradiction that disappeared upon closer analysis of the text
Synonyms of seeming

apparent, assumed, evident, ostensible, ostensive, presumed, prima facie, putative, reputed, supposed
Words Related to seeming

demonstrable, external, outward, superficial, visible

conceivable, plausible, possible, supposable

likely, probable

clear, distinct, manifest, obvious, plain

deceptive, delusive, delusory, illusive, illusory, imaginary

misleading, specious

fake, faked, feigned, phony (also phoney), pretended, pseudo, put-on

alleged, claimed, professed, purported, so-called
Near Antonyms of seeming

hidden, inapparent

implausible, impossible, improbable, inconceivable, unlikely

actual, authenticated, confirmed, corroborated, established, genuine, real, substantiated, sure, valid, validated, verified

Synonym Discussion of seeming

apparent, illusory, seeming, ostensible mean not actually being what appearance indicates. apparent suggests appearance to unaided senses that may or may not be borne out by more rigorous examination or greater knowledge.
    • the apparent cause of the accident
illusory implies a false impression based on deceptive resemblance or faulty observation, or influenced by emotions that prevent a clear view.
    • an illusory sense of security
seeming implies a character in the thing observed that gives it the appearance, sometimes through intent, of something else.
    • the seeming simplicity of the story
ostensible suggests a discrepancy between an openly declared or naturally implied aim or reason and the true one.
    • the ostensible reason for their visit

seeming

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of seeming

outward and often deceptive indication

  • her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself
Synonyms of seeming

appearance, face, guise, name, outward, semblance, show
Words Related to seeming

air, effect, impression

hint, implication, insinuation, resemblance, suggestion

affectation, demonstration, display, fiction, image, imitation, imposture, likeness, make-believe (also make-belief), pose, pretense (or pretence), representation, simulation

cloak, disguise, exterior, facade (also façade), front, gloss, mask, masquerade, patina, Potemkin village, shape, shell, surface, veneer
Phrases Synonymous with seeming

first blush

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