SEEMINGLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SEEMINGLY?

Need another word that means the same as “seemingly”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “seemingly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Seemingly” are: apparently, ostensibly, to all appearances, as far as one can see, as far as one can tell, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, evidently, superficially, supposedly, avowedly, allegedly, professedly, purportedly

Seemingly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Seemingly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “seemingly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• According to the facts as one knows them; as far as one knows.
• From appearances alone.
• So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently.
• From appearances alone-Thomas.

Synonyms of "Seemingly" as an adverb (14 Words)

allegedly	Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof. Allegedly obscene material.
apparently	From appearances alone. Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land.
as far as one can see	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as far as one can tell	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
avowedly	As acknowledged. The article is avowedly a historical analysis.
evidently	In a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously. Evidently Mrs Smith thought differently.
ostensibly	From appearances alone. Had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it.
outwardly	In outward appearance. Outwardly she seemed no different.
professedly	By open declaration. Susan Smith was professedly guilty of the murders.
purportedly	As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly. A purportedly independent arbitrator.
superficially	As to the outward appearance only; on the surface. He was superficially wounded in the neck.
supposedly	Believed or reputed to be the case. There were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues supposedly because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess.
to all appearances	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
to all intents and purposes	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.

Usage Examples of "Seemingly" as an adverb

• A seemingly competent and well-organized person.
• It's touch-and-go, seemingly, and she's asking for you.
• The child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned.

Associations of "Seemingly" (30 Words)

apparent	Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so. The committee investigated some apparent discrepancies.
apparently	From appearances alone-Thomas. The child nodded apparently content with the promise.
casual	A youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism. The business employs eight full time sales staff and ten casuals.
clearly	Without doubt or question. I could clearly see myself in his situation.
detectable	Easily seen or detected. There is a detectable note of bitterness when he talks of his father.
discernible	Perceptible by the senses or intellect. The skyline is easily discernible even at a distance of several miles.
distinctly	To a distinct degree. Two distinctly different cultures.
effortless	Requiring no physical or mental exertion. The swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air.
evident	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. She ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment.
evidently	Used as an affirmative response. Evidently Mrs Smith thought differently.
exterior	The outer side or surface of something. Exterior grade plywood.
facile	(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless. A facile seven lengths victory.
identifiable	Capable of being identified. There are no easily identifiable features on the shoreline.
justified	Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason. A neatly justified list of names.
manifest	Record in a ship s manifest. Bad industrial relations are often manifested in strikes.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. A scar marked face.
noticeable	Undesirably noticeable. Noticeable shadows under her eyes.
observable	Capable of being seen or noticed. Observable differences.
obvious	Predictable and lacking in subtlety. Unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession.
obviously	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. Obviously everyone has to do what they think is right.
palpability	The quality of being perceivable by touch.
perceptible	Easily seen or detected. He continued after a perceptible pause.
plain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. Stuck to the plain facts.
rightly	In accordance with justice or what is morally right. He was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time.
seeming	Appearing as such but not necessarily so. Ellen s seeming indifference to the woman s fate.
unambiguous	Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion. As a horror apartheid is absolutely unambiguous.
unattractive	Not appealing to the senses. If the revised bid is unattractive it may not be accepted.
unequivocal	Leaving no doubt; unambiguous. An unequivocal answer.
visible	Visible imports or exports. The visible trade gap.
visibly	In a visible manner. The defendant paled visibly as the guilty verdict was announced.