seeming

[see-ming]

adjective

1. apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified.

   a seeming advantage.

   Synonyms: superficial, external, ostensible

noun

1. appearance, especially outward or deceptive appearance.

   Synonyms: pretense, face, semblance

seeming

/ ˈsiːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) apparent but not actual or genuine

   seeming honesty

noun

1. outward or false appearance

Other Word Forms

• seemingly adverb
• seemingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seeming¹

1300–50; Middle English semynge; seem, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The brand’s account apologized and asked for her to DM with more details, seeming to believe it was a real complaint.

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England finished the half, turning down a kick at goal and seeming to turn out the lights on the contest when Cowan-Dickie burrowed over from the subsequent driven line-out.

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She did all this calmly, without seeming effort, for caring for children in this way was second nature to her and left her mind free to wander.

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More than seeming to motivate the action, Mr. Adams’s music pulses and races alongside it all.

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Mr. Strong’s Oedipus is a commanding figure, exuding virility and seeming to tower over everyone around him, a pillar of rectitude and confidence.

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Related Words

• professed