belied

[US]/bɪˈlaɪd/
[UK]/bəˈlaɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.conceal; disguise; give a false impression; prove to be false or untrue; fail to fulfill expectations or promises

Phrases & Collocations

belied his age

Example Sentences

his calm demeanor belied the chaos around him.

her smile belied her true feelings of sadness.

their confident statements belied the uncertainty of the situation.

his words belied his intentions.

the luxury of the hotel belied its low price.

her achievements belied the challenges she faced.

the peaceful landscape belied the tension in the air.

his cheerful attitude belied his exhaustion.

the report belied the company's financial troubles.

the bright colors of the painting belied its dark theme.

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