adj
seeming
SEE-mihng
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
Word Forms
more seeming comparative, seemings plural, most seeming superlative
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Etymology
Formed from seem plus -ing.