Ostensible is used to describe something that seems to be true or is officially stated to be true, but about which you or other people have doubts. The ostensible purpose of these meetings was to gather information on financial strategies.
How do you use ostensible in a sentence?
Ostensible Sentence Examples
- It is true that he made an ostensible offer on the franchise question, but that proposal was made dependent on so many conditions that it was a palpable sham.
- He, too, was unsuccessful; and a few months later he was dismissed with some English money and ostensible assurances of support.
What is an example of ostensibly?
Ostensibly is defined as apparently or seemingly. An example of ostensibly is someone saying that he was just a dog owner when, in fact, he was a dog breeder, he was ostensibly a dog owner. (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.
