Seeming — Defs

01 a. Having a semblance, whether with or without reality; apparent; specious; befitting; as, seeming friendship; seeming truth.

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Having a semblance, whether with or without reality; apparent; specious; befitting; as, seeming friendship; seeming truth.
“My lord, you have lost a friend indeed; And I dare swear you borrow not that face Of seeming sorrow, it is sure your own.” — Shak.

02 n. Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.

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Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.
“These keep Seeming and savor all the winter long.” — Shak.
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Apprehension; judgment.[Obs.]
“Nothing more clear unto their seeming.” — Hooker.

“His persuasive words, impregned With reason, to her seeming.” — Milton.