Associations to the word «Ostensibly»
Noun
- Dictatorship
- Crusade
- Constantinople
- Faction
- Invasion
- Serb
- Restriction
- Fact
- Plunder
- Flashback
- Publicity
- Corruption
- Rights
- Propaganda
- Cia
- Portrayal
- Liu
- Palestinian
- Suspicion
- Socialist
- Embassy
- Censor
- Gwen
- Penetration
- Cocaine
- Catholic
- Kabul
- Elite
- Blockade
- Allegiance
- Accused
- Admirer
- Marijuana
- Stereotype
- Terrorist
- Rebel
- Payment
- Psychiatrist
- Terrorism
- Coalition
- Superiority
- Opponent
- Ally
- Dissent
- Moral
- Treaty
- Ussr
- Monarchy
- Anticipation
- Yuan
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
OSTENSIBLY, adverb. (modal) seemingly, apparently, on the surface
Dictionary definition
OSTENSIBLY, adverb. From appearances alone; "irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land"; "the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned"; "had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it"-Thomas Hardy; "on the face of it the problem seems minor".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.