<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.</li><li>Synonyms: superficial, external, ostensible.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Appearance, especially outward or deceptive appearance.</li><li>Synonyms: pretense, face, semblance.</li></ul>