seemingly invincible

Frequency: 5.57.5 per million words

Suggests that someone or something appears invincible on the surface, but may not actually be.

invincibleADVERB + invincible

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seemingly

Examples (10)

  • The champion boxer, seemingly invincible, suffered a shocking defeat.
  • After years of success, the company appeared seemingly invincible in the market.
  • The army marched forward, seemingly invincible, despite heavy losses.
  • His confidence made him seemingly invincible to his opponents.
  • Many believed the ancient fortress was seemingly invincible against any attack.
  • The political party, riding high on popularity, felt seemingly invincible.
  • Despite its seemingly invincible reputation, the system had a critical flaw.
  • The young athlete, with a string of victories, was seemingly invincible.
  • Their seemingly invincible lead began to crumble in the final minutes.
  • The notion of the empire being seemingly invincible proved to be a dangerous illusion.