seemed

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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Seemed so far in the future that it didn’t exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Anon: Seemed like no belief, no fight, no real clue.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2023

Kimberly Harrington is the author of “But You Seemed So Happy” and “Amateur Hour” and a columnist and regular contributor to McSweeney’s Internet Tendency.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2022

“I liked what it did for me. Seemed like it took care of my tiredness, whole outlook on life is different,” Frank said.

From Washington Times • Feb. 24, 2020

Seemed like I just had time to work and sleep.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson