belie in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To show something to be false or contradict; to mask or disguise the true nature of something.
Sample Sentences
- Her calm demeanor belies the turmoil she feels inside.
- The simplicity of the painting belies the artist's complex emotions.
- His confident tone belies a deep-seated insecurity.
- The cheerful music belies the tragic story behind the lyrics.
- The luxurious façade of the hotel belies the budget accommodations within.
- Her laughter belies the pain she has endured over the years.
- The statistics may belies the reality of the situation on the ground.
- The charm of the village belies the challenges faced by its residents.
- His polite smile belies a fierce competitive spirit.
- The bright exterior of the car belies its age and wear.