Belied

Pronunciation: /bɪˈlaɪd/

Definitions of belied

verb to give a false impression of something; to contradict or show to be false

Example Sentences

A1 Her smile belied the sadness she felt inside.

A2 His calm demeanor belied the chaos of his thoughts.

B1 The simple exterior of the building belied the luxurious interior.

B2 His friendly attitude belied his true intentions.

C1 The politician's promises belied his true agenda.

C2 The calm surface of the lake belied the dangerous currents below.

Examples of belied in a Sentence

formal The company's strong financial statements belied the underlying issues within the organization.

informal Her calm demeanor belied the nervousness she felt inside.

slang His tough exterior belied the fact that he was actually a softy at heart.

figurative The bright smile on her face belied the sadness in her eyes.

Grammatical Forms of belied

• past tense: belied
• plural: belied
• comparative: more belied
• superlative: most belied
• present tense: belies
• future tense: will belie
• perfect tense: has belied
• continuous tense: is belying
• singular: belied
• positive degree: belied
• infinitive: to belie
• gerund: belying
• participle: belied

Origin and Evolution of belied

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'belied' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'belēogan' meaning to deceive or betray.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'belied' has evolved to also include the idea of contradicting or proving false, in addition to deceiving or betraying.