seemingly

• Adverbe indiquant que quelque chose paraît vrai d'après les apparences ou une première impression, mais sans certitude, souvent avec une nuance de contraste entre l'aspect extérieur et la réalité.

An adverb used to indicate that something appears to be true based on outward signs or initial impressions, though it may not actually be the case. It often conveys a sense of uncertainty or contrast between appearance and reality.

1. Appearance vs realityB2formal

   In a way that appears to be true, but may not actually be so.

   Apparence vs réalité

   • The problem is seemingly simple, but it has many complexities.
   • She is seemingly happy, though she hides her worries.
   • The task was seemingly impossible, yet they succeeded.

   Synonymesapparentlyon the face of itostensiblyoutwardlysupposedly

   Antonymesactuallyreallytruly

2. Outward appearanceB2formal

   According to what appears or is apparent, often used to describe something that seems to be the case.

   en apparence

   • He is seemingly unaware of the consequences.
   • The weather is seemingly improving after the storm.
   • They are seemingly confident about their decision.

   Synonymesapparentlyon the face of itostensiblyoutwardly

   Antonymesactuallyreallytruly