seeming
word · lemma: seem
Definition
Used to describe something that appears to be true or real, but might not actually be so. It emphasizes the way something looks or seems, not necessarily its reality.
Usage & Nuances
"Seeming" is most often used before nouns (e.g., 'seeming calm') and is formal or literary. It contrasts with 'apparent' (more common in modern speech). It implies doubt or makes clear that something may not be as it looks.
Spanish: aparente - supuestoPortuguese (BR): aparentePortuguese (PT): aparenteChinese (Simplified): 表面的 - 看似的Chinese (Traditional): 表面的 - 看似的Hindi: प्रकट - दिखावटीArabic: ظاهريBengali: মনে হওয়া - বাহ্যিকভাবে দেখাRussian: кажущийсяJapanese: 見せかけのVietnamese: có vẻKorean: 겉보기의 - 외견상의Turkish: görünüşte olanUrdu: ظاہری - بظاہرIndonesian: yang tampaknya
Example Sentences
His seeming happiness made everyone relax.
basic
The seeming calm was broken by a loud noise.
basic
Despite his seeming confidence, he was very nervous.
basic
Her seeming interest in the topic didn't last long.
natural
There's a seeming contradiction in what he said.
natural
His seeming honesty fooled everyone at first.
natural