seeming
apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
appearance, especially outward or deceptive appearance.
Origin of seeming
1Other words for seeming
Other words from seeming
- seem·ing·ly, adverb
- seem·ing·ness, noun
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How to use seeming in a sentence
Some have innocuous-seeming URLs like cardpool.com or giftcardgranny.com, which cloak the sinister operations.
The Insane $11 Billion Scam at Retailers’ Return Desks | M.L. Nestel | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFour, the recruitment by the Republicans of affable-seeming candidates who had some discipline drilled into them.
Is there some kind of rapport that makes it okay to convey this without seeming like a threat?
Her problem is when can she and Justin T get married now, in the foreseeable future, without it all seeming a bit “Hello, us too”?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Got Married and We’re Worried About Jennifer Aniston | Kevin Fallon, Tim Teeman | August 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd yet, you can appear outwardly perfect, seeming to have it all together.
Alone the supreme Self in him looked calmly on, seeming to lessen the part that trembled and knew fear.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodShe stopped, and turned to face him, an incredible shyness seeming to cause her to avoid his gaze.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniTheir obstreperous loyalty might seem inconsistent with this unideal character, but it is only seeming.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyWith her little satin shoe she tapped the carpet, biting her under lip and seeming to be listening.
Dope | Sax Rohmer"I had hoped you would have saved me from it, Marius," she answered him, her eyes seeming to gaze down into the depths of his.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
British Dictionary definitions for seeming
/ (ˈsiːmɪŋ) /
(prenominal) apparent but not actual or genuine: seeming honesty
outward or false appearance
Derived forms of seeming
- seemingness, noun
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