bellied in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
'BELLIED' means to show something to be false or contradictory, often by revealing a hidden truth or reality.
Sample Sentences
- His calm demeanor belied the turmoil he felt inside.
- The small size of the cottage belied its remarkable charm and warmth.
- Her confident speech belied the doubts she harbored about her abilities.
- The sunny weather belied the impending storm that was about to hit.
- The team's lack of experience belied their impressive performance on the field.
- His lavish lifestyle belied the struggles he faced in his personal life.
- The humble appearance of the restaurant belied the gourmet food served within.
- Her smile belied the sadness she tried to conceal from everyone.
- The straightforward problem belied the complex solution that was required.
- The cheerful music belied the serious message of the lyrics.