Seemingly

//ˈsiːmɪŋli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    As it appears; apparently.

    "[…] an object, seemingly like those which we have experienced, may be attended with different or contrary effects."

  2. 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
  1. 1
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Etymology

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

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