Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Ostensible

• (a.) Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.
• (a.) Shown; exhibited; declared; avowed; professed; apparent; -- often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.

Synonyms of Ostensible

• Apparent
• Seeming
• Ostensive

Antonyms of Ostensible

Homophones of Ostensible