What is another word for ostensibly?
120 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ ɒstˈɛnsəbli], [ ɒstˈɛnsəbli], [ ɒ_s_t_ˈɛ_n_s_ə_b_l_i]Table of Contents
Similar words for ostensibly:- outwardly (adverb)
- apparently (adverb)
- doubtless (adverb)
- evidently (adverb)
- superficially (adverb)
- on the face of it (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Ostensibly:
adv
•outwardly (adverb)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.
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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
allegedly, reportedly, conspicuously, superficially, manifestly, evidently, blatantly, obviously, outwardly, presumably, visibly, demonstrably, clearly, formally, officially, patently, markedly, admittedly, significantly, considerably, substantially, plainly, noticeably, self-evidently, notoriously.
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Adverb
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Other Related
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Adverb
supposedly, apparently, seemingly, ostentatiously.
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Adverb
Antonyms for Ostensibly:
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adv.
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apparently
improbably, unlikely, obscurely.
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Other antonyms:
implausibly, incredibly, impossibly.
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apparently