Seeming

/ˈsiːmɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of appearing to be true or real.

The seeming of the new policy was that it would benefit everyone.

An outward appearance; a façade.

He maintained the seeming of a perfect life, but it was far from reality.

adjective

Apparent or outward, especially in contrast to what is true or real.

The seeming harmony in the group masked the underlying tensions.

Having the appearance of something, often without the substance.

His seeming confidence did little to conceal his anxiety.

Used to denote something that appears to be a certain way, albeit possibly misleading.

The seeming simplicity of the problem belied its complexity.

From the verb 'seem', which comes from Old English 'seomian' meaning 'to appear'.

seeming innocence

a display of innocence that may not reflect reality

seeming truth

an appearance of truth that may be deceptive

seem

to appear to be, to give the impression

appearance

the way that someone or something looks

a facade or false front that people present

He has a seeming charm but can be quite rude.

something that looks good but may not be genuine

Their seeming relationship is just for show.