Difference between Seemingly and Ostensibly

What is the difference between Seemingly and Ostensibly?

Seemingly as an adverb is to appearances; apparently. while Ostensibly as an adverb is seemingly, apparently, on the surface

Seemingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: To appearances; apparently.

Example sentence: Cultivate the habit of zest. Purposefully seek out the beauty in the seemingly trivial. Especially in the trivial. The colors and shapes of the foods you eat. The shadows a vase makes on your table. The interesting faces of the people on the bus with you.

Ostensibly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: seemingly, apparently, on the surface

We hope you now know whether to use Seemingly or Ostensibly in your sentence.

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