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verb
- 1. (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something): "his lively, alert manner belied his years" Similar Opposite
- 2. fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation): "the quality of the music seems to belie the criticism"
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BELIE definition: 1. to show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion: 2. to show something to…. Learn more.
1. a. : to give a false impression of. Her gentleness belies her strength. b. : to present an appearance not in agreement with. His manner and appearance belie his age. 2. a. : to show (something) to be false or wrong. The evidence belies their claims of innocence. b. : to run counter to : contradict.
If one thing belies another, it hides the true situation and so creates a false idea or image of someone or something. His youthful face belies his 80 years. [VERB noun] If one thing belies another, it proves that the other thing is not true or genuine. The facts of the situation belie his testimony. [VERB noun]
Belie definition: to show to be false; contradict. See examples of BELIE used in a sentence.
To belie means to contradict. If you are 93 but look like you are 53, then your young looks belie your age.
Definition of belie verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
be·lie. (bĭ-lī′) tr.v. be·lied, be·ly·ing, be·lies. 1. To give a false representation to; misrepresent: "He spoke roughly in order to belie his air of gentility" (James Joyce). 2. To show to be false; contradict: Their laughter belied their outward grief.
