seeming prenominal

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Seeming (adjective)

Having the appearance of being true or real, but possibly not so; appearing to be or look like something but not necessarily so.

Sample sentence: The painting had a seeming depth that fooled many viewers into thinking it was a three-dimensional artwork.

Seeming (noun)

A false appearance or semblance; something that appears to be true but is not.

Sample sentence: The sweet smile on her face was just a seeming to cover up the fact that she was deeply hurt.

Seemingly (adverb)

In a way that appears or seems to be true or the case, but may not necessarily be so; apparently.

Sample sentence: Seemingly, the project was going well, but behind the scenes, there were many issues.

Prenominal (adjective)

Placed before the noun it modifies; occurring in or forming part of the term before the noun.

Sample sentence: In the phrase "beautiful flowers," "beautiful" is a prenominal adjective describing the noun "flowers."