seemingly

Meanings

• adverb

  Appearing to be the case or true, but possibly only an impression.

• adjective

  Giving the impression of being the case or true, despite the possibility of deception.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

at first blush , ostensibly , prima facie , becomingly , proprietously

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with seemingly
seemly , dreamily , glemmy , themeily

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Variants

List of all variants of seemingly that leads to same result
seemingly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English seman, meaning 'sign, token' + -ly.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'seemingly' is often used in legal contexts to describe evidence that appears to be true, but may not be.

2. In the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character Nick Carraway uses the word 'seemingly' to describe Tom Buchanan's perfect exterior, which hides his moral flaws.

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Related Concepts

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1. appearance: The way a person, thing, or situation seems to be, often contrasted with reality.

2. deception: The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true.

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Culture

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The word 'seemingly' has been used extensively in literature to describe the deceptive nature of appearances. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello's perception of Desdemona, making it seem as though she is unfaithful.

How to Memorize "seemingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something appears to be true, but in reality, it's a deception.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'seemingly' with the concept of 'deception' or 'appearance'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Seemingly is a sign of deception'.

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