belie — to give a false impression of something; to contradict or show to be false
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give a false impression of something; to contradict or show to be false
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈlaɪ/
Korean meaning: 거짓 인상을 주다, 모순되다, 속이다
Korean pronunciation: 빌**라이**
Example Sentences
- His expensive shoes belied his claim of being broke
- The restaurant's shabby exterior belied the excellent food inside
- Her cheerful Facebook posts belied her actual depression
belie
VERB//bɪˈlaɪ//
to give a false impression of something; to contradict or show to be false
The fancy presentation belies the terrible quality of the actual meal
Be honest? But you lie! Your actions belie your words!
A perfect tie cannot belie a lie!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English belien, formed from the prefix be- (meaning 'to make or cause') combined with the verb lie (meaning 'to recline' or 'to tell an untruth'). The sense evolved to mean 'to give a false impression' or 'to contradict.'
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📝Examples
“His expensive shoes belied his claim of being broke”
“The restaurant's shabby exterior belied the excellent food inside”
“Her cheerful Facebook posts belied her actual depression”
“The CEO's casual attire belied his billion-dollar net worth”
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