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Synonyms of seemingly

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Another word for seemingly is ostensibly. Other synonyms of seemingly are at first blush, becomingly, proprietously and prima facie.

Synonyms and similar words for seemingly

adverbAs it appears; apparently.

  • at first blushUpon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.

adverbIn a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.

adverbMore synonyms

  • ostensiblySeemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone...
  • prima facieAt first sight; on the face of it.

Meaning of seemingly

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

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Questions about synonyms of seemingly

What is another word for seemingly?
Seemingly has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ostensibly, at first blush, becomingly, proprietously and prima facie.
What does seemingly mean?
Seemingly means as it appears; apparently.

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