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Word of the Day – Ostensibly

By September 5, 2019Word of the Day

Ostensibly (adverb)

os-ten-sib-lee

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently.

Example sentences

“The secretary resigned, ostensibly from ill health.”

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