OSTENSIBLE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Ostensible.
How to pronounce ostensible:
US
Ostensible - as an adjective satellite
Appearing as such but not necessarily so
Example: "For all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparentseemingRepresented or appearing as such; pretended
Example: "His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ostensiveOstensible - as an adjective
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
Example: "The ostensible reason for his visit to new york was to see his mother, but the real reason was to get to the yankees game the next day."
Example Sentences
"His ostensible reason for leaving was to spend more time with his family."
"The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss the budget, but they ended up talking about other topics."
"She made an ostensible effort to clean the house before the guests arrived."
"The ostensible leader of the group was just a front for the real power behind the scenes."
"The ostensible aim of the campaign was to raise awareness, but it also helped increase sales."
Word Game Points
Is OSTENSIBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ostensible is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OSTENSIBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OSTENSIBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ostensible is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOSTENSIBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is OSTENSIBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ostensible is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOSTENSIBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
