seemingly
/ˈsiːmɪŋli
/adverb
1So as to give the impression of having a certain quality; apparently: a seemingly competent and well-organized person...
- Tiny took us along the seemingly endless corridors to the gate at the end and he opened it for us.
- The photo finish, the seemingly endless pause and then the euphoria simply made it all the more memorable.
- Despite seemingly endless supplies of ball, Currie were unable to add to their tally after the break.
Synonyms
apparently, on the face of it, to all appearances, as far as one can see/tell, on the surface, to all intents and purposes, outwardly, evidently, superficially, supposedly, avowedly, allegedly, professedly, purportedly
rare pretendedly, ostensively
1.1 [sentence adverb] According to the facts as one knows them; as far as one knows: it’s touch-and-go, seemingly, and she’s asking for you...
- According to local estate agents even a little change seemingly goes a long way.