Ostensive and Phony

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Ostensive adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.

Usage example: the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will

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Phony and ostensive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Ostensive".

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.

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Ostensive and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensive" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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