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

O’Day was eventually granted access to Kalawao itself and found many perfectly healthy individuals stuck there, seemingly proving his theory. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Unlike some Korean spas, which feature seemingly omnipresent TV screens playing Korean dramas or game shows, Spa Hyu has just three small TVs. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Although Kelly had already traveled multiple times into space and seemingly reached the pinnacle of his career, Giffords had very much been rising in hers. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Despite a seemingly strong macro footprint, a mix of fundamental headwinds, competitive pressure and lofty valuation expectations suggests that risks are skewed to the downside heading into the release. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 July 2026