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Seemingly
//ˈsiːmɪŋli// adv
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 As it appears; apparently.
"[…] an object, seemingly like those which we have experienced, may be attended with different or contrary effects."
- 2 In a seemly manner; decorously; with propriety.
"It was possibly chagrin at this neglect that caused James to omit the most ordinary courtesies to the few gentlemen who had behaved seemingly:[…]."
Adverb
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Etymology
From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.
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