belies (Meaning)
belies
to give a false impression of, to show (something) to be false or wrong, to show to be false, to give a false idea of, to present an appearance not in agreement with, to run counter to, disguise sense 3
Synonyms & Antonyms of belies
Synonyms:
- feigns
- pretends
- colors
- deceives
- cloaks
- counterfeits
- dissembles
- falsifies
- misreports
- misleads
- camouflages
- disguises
Antonyms:
belies Sentence Examples
- Her serene expression belies the turmoil she feels within.
- Despite his jovial demeanor, his eyes belied a hint of sadness.
- The mansion's grand facade belied the modest lifestyle its owners led.
- The child's innocent gaze belied the depth of his experiences.
- The seemingly harmless gesture belied an ulterior motive.
- The seemingly perfect relationship belied years of unspoken resentments.
- The polished exterior of the politician belied the corruption he concealed.
- The seemingly happy marriage belied the constant tension beneath the surface.
- The calm waters of the lake belied the treacherous currents below.
- The jovial party atmosphere belied the underlying stress and anxiety among the guests.
FAQs About the word belies
to give a false impression of, to show (something) to be false or wrong, to show to be false, to give a false idea of, to present an appearance not in agreement
conceals, obscures,misrepresents, distorts, masks, contradicts,hides, feigns, pretends, colors
represents, betrays, demonstrates, reveals, exhibits,discloses, evinces, discovers, exposes,bares
Her serene expression belies the turmoil she feels within.
Despite his jovial demeanor, his eyes belied a hint of sadness.
The mansion's grand facade belied the modest lifestyle its owners led.
The child's innocent gaze belied the depth of his experiences.
