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belied

American

[bih-lahyd] / bɪˈlaɪd /

adjective

false, contradictory, or misrepresented.

Her first belied statement was that the witnesses would agree.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of belie.

Other Word Forms

unbelied

adjective

Etymology

Origin of belied

belie ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But Van Der Beek’s wholesome good looks belied his creative ambitions.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The small weekly move belied a turbulent stretch.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The mood belied the challenges that await Trump when he gets back to work in Washington on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

All the potential scenarios outlined by the HSCA, though, belied Byers’ testimony.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

The civility of this encounter belied a caustic battle being waged outside Jackson Park for the rights to illuminate the exposition.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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