seeming

/ˈsē-miŋ/

noun

  1. external appearance as distinguished from true character : look

adjective

  1. outwardly or superficially evident but not true or real

the seeming immortality of our heroes

apparent illusory seeming ostensible mean not actually being what appearance indicates. apparent suggests appearance to unaided senses that may or may not be borne out by more rigorous examination or greater knowledge. illusory implies a false impression based on deceptive resemblance or faulty observation, or influenced by emotions that prevent a clear view.

verb

  1. to appear to the observation or understanding

  2. to give the impression of being