Belie Today

"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).

The word (/bɪˈlaɪ/) is a verb used when something gives a false impression or contradicts a reality. It often describes a situation where an outward appearance hides a deeper truth. Quick Definitions To contradict: To show that something is false. To disguise: To give a false impression of something. Usage in Context

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because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality).

"His youthful face belied his eighty years." (He looked young, which contradicted the fact that he was old). "She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic

because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.

Test your understanding of "belie" with the following questions. Quick Definitions To contradict: To show that something

because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.