adjective as in strong fondness

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apparent, deceptive, plausible

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Example Sentences

Example:The injury appeared apparent from the way he was limping, but there was no real damage done.

Definition:Evident to the eye or mind; clear or obvious, yet not necessarily true or genuine.

From apparent

Example:The politician's promises were deceptive, and he was not going to fulfill any of them.

Definition:Intended to give a false impression; misleading or fraudulent. It suggests that something is not what it seems.

From deceptive

Example:The excuses given to the board of directors were plausible, but the evidence suggested otherwise.

Definition:Seeming likely or reasonable, though not necessarily true. It suggests that something seems believable but may not be genuine.

From plausible