Synonyms of seemingly

seemingly

adverb

ˈsē-miŋ-lē 

as in apparently

to all outward appearances

a seemingly contented baby who was fast asleep in his crib

Synonyms & Similar Words

• apparently
• supposedly
• ostensibly
• evidently
• probably
• presumably
• likely
• visibly
• ostensively
• obviously
• perhaps
• maybe
• putatively
• on the surface
• clearly
• possibly
• surely
• distinctly
• outwardly
• allegedly
• externally
• reportedly
• purportedly
• conceivably
• credibly
• manifestly
• positively
• believably
• professedly
• reputedly
• supposably
• assumably
• assuredly
• presumedly
• mayhap
• plainly
• self-evidently
• perchance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incredibly
• impossibly
• improbably
• implausibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seemingly

Even a few Republican loyalists have recoiled at the extravagant pageantry, seemingly designed to flatter Xi and awe a domestic audience, although the absence of TV cameras at the Rose Garden ceremony undermined that low-ambition objective. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026

For example, the national median home price increased about 2% year-over-year as of August, suggesting that homes are becoming more expensive and seemingly at odds with reduced demand from buyers. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

That pause is an essential part of DraftKings’ seemingly paradoxical business model — to make as much money as possible from the nation’s growing ranks of sports bettors without encouraging gambling addiction. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

There’s seemingly no end to the amazing uses for parchment paper—in the kitchen and beyond. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026