seemingly

/ˈsimɪŋli/
adverb

As it appears; apparently.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Adverb 2 meanings

  1. As it appears; apparently.

  2. In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.

Similar and opposite words

Similar
becominglyproprietouslyostensibly

SEEMINGLY at a glance

SEEMINGLY has 9 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (S 1 + E 1 + E 1 + M 3 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + L 1 + Y 4) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,998 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

Rhymes with seemingly

All rhymes
  • STRONGLY12
  • UGLY8
  • INCREASINGLY18
  • SURPRISINGLY18
  • ACCORDINGLY20
  • AMAZINGLY24
  • INTERESTINGLY17
  • WILLINGLY16
  • OVERWHELMINGLY29
  • KNOWINGLY20
  • WRONGLY14
  • EXCEEDINGLY25

One letter away

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  • TEEMINGLY15

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