seemingly
//ˈsiːmɪŋli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more seemingly
- Superlative
- most seemingly
Definitions
1.As it appears; apparently.
- He sacrificed nothing, laboring to get even the most seemingly insignificant element of every record perfect.
- With rain lashing across the ground at kick-off and every man in Auckland seemingly either English-born or supporting Scotland, Eden Park was transformed into Murrayfield in March.
2.In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.
- It was possibly chagrin at this neglect that caused James to omit the most ordinary courtesies to the few gentlemen who had behaved seemingly:[…].
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3720
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.