English Explanatory Dictionary

seemingly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. As it appears; apparently.
  2. In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/ en-us-seemingly.ogg

Word forms

seemingly more seemingly most seemingly

Etymology

From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.

Synonyms

ostensibly prima facie at first blush becomingly proprietously

Derived words

unseemingly
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