because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion rather than making something clearer.
"His youthful face belied his eighty years." (He looked young, which contradicted the fact that he was old).
because the "relaxed stride" (the appearance) contradicts the "exhaustion" (the reality). because "belie" usually creates a mask or confusion
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
because the sentence states she has "exhaustion." "She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic
because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance.
because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement. The word (/bɪˈlaɪ/) is a verb used when
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