adj
Uncommon
seeming
SEE-mihng
Seeming (adj) means appearing to be so, but not necessarily actually so. Example: “Despite his seeming confidence, he was terrified inside.”
adj
1
Appearing to be so, but not necessarily actually so.
"Despite his seeming confidence, he was terrified inside."
How to use seeming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking or appearing a certain way on the surface, whether or not it is true underneath.
Common pairings
seeming confidence
seeming ease
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Word forms
- Plural
- seemings
- Comparative
- more seeming
- Superlative
- most seeming
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Etymology
Formed from seem plus -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for seeming
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What does “seeming” mean?
The word “seeming” means appearing to be so, but not necessarily actually so. In plain terms, looking or appearing a certain way on the surface, whether or not it is true underneath.
How do you pronounce “seeming”?
“Seeming” is pronounced SEE-mihng (/ˈsiːmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seeming” in a sentence?
Here is “seeming” used in a sentence: “Despite his seeming confidence, he was terrified inside.”
What part of speech is “seeming”?
“Seeming” is an adjective.
Is “seeming” a common word?
“Seeming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
