seemingly

adverb C1 Formal

Meaning

The adverb "seemingly" denotes an appearance or impression that may not necessarily reflect reality, often suggesting a degree of skepticism or irony about the situation being described. It is used to indicate that something appears to be true based on ob

💡 "Seemingly" is often misused in contexts where certainty is intended; it is crucial to maintain its connotation of appearance versus reality to preserve its intended meaning.

Example Sentences

The project was seemingly simple but required careful planning .

The project was seemingly successful despite the initial challenges faced .

The proposal was seemingly well - received by all the committee members .

The results were seemingly consistent across all experimental conditions tested .

Common Phrases

seemingly contradictory evidence seemingly innocuous statements seemingly endless debate

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