seeming
/ˈsiːmɪŋ/
adjective
- Appearing to be something, especially when this may not be true or real.
- Her seeming indifference to the news surprised everyone.
- The seeming simplicity of the recipe hid the fact that it took hours to prepare.
- Despite his seeming confidence, he was actually very nervous.
Synonyms
noun
- The outward appearance of something, often contrasted with reality.
- The seeming of order in the classroom masked the chaos underneath.
- We must look beyond the seeming and discover the truth.
- He was fooled by the seeming of kindness in her smile.