What is another word for ostensibly?
Pronunciation:
[ ɒstˈɛnsəbli], [ ɒstˈɛnsəbli], [ ɒ_s_t_ˈɛ_n_s_ə_b_l_i]
Related words: ostensibly meaning, ostensibly phrased, seemingly
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Similar words for ostensibly:
- other relevant words (adverb)
- outwardly (adverb)
- apparently (adverb)
- doubtless (adverb)
- evidently (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- superficially (adverb)
- on the face of it (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Ostensibly:
adv
• Other relevant words: (adverb)- reputedly,
- at a glance,
- it appears that,
- apparently,
- once over lightly,
- ignorantly,
- at first glance,
- without doubt,
- not thoroughly,
- extraneously,
- doubtless,
- plausibly,
- seemingly,
- incontestably,
- superficially,
- speciously,
- tangibly,
- patently,
- to all appearances,
- on the face of it,
- evidently,
- visibly,
- not profoundly,
- unmistakably,
- all appearances,
- it seems,
- professedly,
- it would seem,
- indisputably,
- outwardly,
- flimsily,
- to the casual eye,
- incontrovertibly,
- unequivocally,
- frivolously,
- at first sight,
- it seems that,
- intuitively,
- no ifs ands or buts,
- Ostensively,
- in all likelihood.
adv.
• apparently (adverb)- for all intents and purposes,
- supposedly,
- on the surface,
- sensibly,
- on the face,
- officially,
- at first blush,
- to the eye.
n.
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- on paper,
- to all intents and purposes,
- not necessarily,
- purportedly,
- the jury is still out (on),
- professed,
- in theory,
- for show.
- face.
Other synonyms:
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- externally.
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- show.
- markedly,
- distinct,
- possibly,
- demonstrable,
- synthetically,
- clear,
- obvious,
- ostensible,
- conspicuous,
- obviously,
- pronounced,
- strikingly,
- outstanding,
- reasonably,
- noticeably,
- erroneously,
- explicit,
- presumably,
- notably,
- boldly,
- notoriously,
- presumptively,
- as a pretext,
- marked,
- definitely,
- fictitiously,
- undeniable,
- pronouncedly,
- blatantly,
- flagrantly,
- as a cover,
- palpable,
- overt,
- feasibly,
- naked,
- palpably,
- distinctly,
- unmistakable,
- staringly,
- demonstrably,
- eminent,
- in appearance,
- spuriously,
- obtrusively,
- apparent,
- avowedly,
- glaringly,
- putatively,
- prominently,
- conceivably,
- decisive,
- glaring,
- plainly,
- outstandingly,
- extrinsically,
- believably,
- falsely,
- apologetic,
- prominent,
- evident,
- as an excuse,
- manifest,
- Saliently,
- factitiously,
- plain,
- conspicuously,
- patent,
- untruly,
- in name only,
- clearly,
- nominally,
- flagrant,
- as it seems,
- bogusly,
- prima facie,
- visible,
- alleged,
- pretended,
- artificially,
- Arrantly,
- unnaturally.
How to use "Ostensibly" in context?
In English, "ostensibly" is a word used in place of "apparently." For example, a person might say, "I ostensibly went to the store to buy groceries, but I actually went to visit my Aunt." "Ostensibly" is used to introduce a plausible alternative explanation for what a person is saying.
Paraphrases for Ostensibly:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
purportedly.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
admittedly, allegedly, blatantly, clearly, considerably, conspicuously, demonstrably, evidently, formally, manifestly, markedly, noticeably, notoriously, obviously, officially, outwardly, patently, plainly, presumably, reportedly, self-evidently, significantly, substantially, superficially, visibly.
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Adverb
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Other Related
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Adverb
apparently, ostentatiously, seemingly, supposedly.
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Adverb
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