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

Southgate has been widely lauded for fostering a better culture and atmosphere inside the squad, with players seeming to get on better no matter who they play for.

From BBC

The seeming lack of progress — particularly the inability to develop clear policies and protocol — points to what some experts describe as a larger failure to learn from major fire disasters.

From Los Angeles Times

He later posted that Israel "has agreed to the initial withdrawal line", seeming to refer to various lines of Israeli troop withdrawal published alongside the US plan.

From BBC

And in a seeming contradiction of the terms outlined, Netanyahu released a video address on Tuesday saying the Israeli military “will remain in most of the Gaza Strip.”

From Los Angeles Times

But while the residents in Petare are learning to handle a rifle, outside of Maduro's strongholds, life goes on as normal, with few seeming to give much thought to the possibility of an invasion.

From BBC

Related Words

• professed