tensibly Definition
apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually.
Using tensibly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tensibly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's decision was ostensibly based on financial reasons.
Example
He was ostensibly working on the project, but in reality, he was just wasting time.
Example
The new policy was ostensibly designed to improve customer service, but it had the opposite effect.
tensibly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tensibly
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Summary: tensibly in Brief
'Tensibly' [ten-suh-buh-lee] means apparently or seemingly, but perhaps not actually. It is often used to describe situations where things are not as they appear, such as 'The company's decision was ostensibly based on financial reasons.' 'Tensibly' is a synonym of 'ostensibly' and 'supposedly.'