Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seemingly

Adverb
/ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/
Definition
As far as one can tell or understand from appearances; apparently.
Examples
  • She was seemingly happy, but deep down, she was struggling.
  • The project was seemingly a success, though the results were not yet confirmed.
Meaning
The word ‘seemingly’ is used to describe something that appears to be true based on the available information, even if it may not actually be the case.
Synonyms
  • apparently
  • ostensibly
  • outwardly
  • seemingly