Ostensible
Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Silly and ostensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Ostensible".
Nearby Word: ostensibly
Silly
Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.
Ostensible and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Silly".
Nearby Word: silliness
Mutual synonyms
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Silly and Ostensible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/silly
Ostensible & Silly. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/silly>.
Silly or Ostensible. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/silly.
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