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ostensivamente
[ɔʃ.tẽ.si.vɐ.ˈmẽ.tə]
adverb
ostensibly
1.
In a way that is clearly visible or made to appear obvious; apparently or seemingly
He ostensively supported the project while secretly working against it.
Ele apoiava ostensivamente o projeto enquanto trabalhava secretamente contra ele.
2.
In a manner intended to be noticed or to attract attention deliberately
She ostensively displayed her wealth through expensive jewelry.
Ela exibia ostensivamente sua riqueza através de joias caras.
Synonyms
aparentemente
presumivelmente
supostamente
manifestamente
visivelmente
Antonyms
secretamente
disfarçadamente
ocultamente
implicitamente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ostensivamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ostensivamente
Standard usage, though less common in everyday speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
ostensivamente para enganar
ostensivamente contrário
comportar-se ostensivamente
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