1. apparently or seemingly; as shown or demonstrated outwardly
Usage: formal

Examples

• The meeting was ostensively about budget planning, but they mainly discussed layoffs.
• She ostensively supported the proposal while privately opposing it.
• The charity event was ostensively for children, though most funds went to administration.
• He ostensively came to help, but spent most of his time socializing.
• The policy was ostensively designed to improve safety.
• The company ostensively values employee feedback.