Definition

Something that appears to be true or real, but may not actually be so.

Example

Her seeming confidence hid her true feelings of doubt.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job; how's it going?

It's going well, but the work is a bit more challenging than I expected.

Really? I thought it would be seeming easier from what you told me.

Yeah, it looked simple at first, but there's a lot more to learn.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The way something appears to others, especially when it may not reflect the true nature or reality of that thing.

Example

Her seeming confidence hid her true feelings of doubt.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the seeming confidence of some people can be misleading?

Definitely! Sometimes they seem so sure of themselves, but inside, they might feel insecure.

Right? It's interesting how much we rely on seeming appearances in our judgments.

Root Explanation

Seeming is derived from the verb 'seem' (from Old English 'seman', meaning to appear or to be perceived) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'seeming' refers to the process of appearing or being perceived in a certain way.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'seem' which relates to how something 'appears' — the '-ing' shows that it's an ongoing action. So, 'seeming' is about the ongoing appearance of something.

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