1. appearing to be true or real but not necessarily so; apparent

1. outward appearance, especially when deceptive
Usage: formal

Examples

• His seeming confidence masked his nervousness.
• The seeming simplicity of the problem was misleading.
• She maintained a seeming calm during the crisis.
• The politician’s seeming honesty won over many voters.
• Don’t be fooled by the seeming of wealth.
• The seeming of friendship quickly disappeared when money was involved.