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OSTENSIBLY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word ostensibly. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ostensibly. (close relations)
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ostensible

Best Alternative Words for OSTENSIBLY

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apparently
adverbadv
adverb

• from appearances alone

• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

seemingly
adverbadv
adverb

• from appearances alone

allegedly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• according to what has been alleged

outwardly
adverbadv
adverb

• with respect to the outside

• in outward appearance

purportedly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• believed or reputed to be the case

supposedly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• believed or reputed to be the case

arguably
adverbadv
adverb

• as can be shown by argument

at first blush
adverb

• as a first impression

on the face of it
adverb

• from appearances alone

Best Hypernyms For OSTENSIBLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ostensibly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
allegedly apparently evidently seemingly supposedly

Alternatives for APPARENTLY

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