1. one who seems to be something but may not actually be so; one who gives a false appearance
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The politician was revealed to be a mere seemer, not the reformer he claimed to be.
• She distrusted seemers who spoke of virtue but acted selfishly.
• In Shakespeare’s time, a seemer was one who appeared virtuous but harbored evil intentions.
• The old text warned against seemers who would deceive the innocent.
• He was no seemer but a man of genuine character and integrity.