Ostensive and Sure

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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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Sure is an antonym for ostensive.

Sure adjective - Having or showing a mind free from doubt.

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Ostensive is an antonym for sure.

Nearby Word: surely

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Sure and Ostensive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensive/sure

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