because if she looked tired, her appearance would match her exhaustion, not belie it.
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
"She spoke with a calm voice that belied her inner panic." (Her voice sounded steady, hiding her actual fear).
because they mean the opposite; "belie" suggests a contradiction, not agreement.
because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance.
"His youthful face belied his eighty years." (He looked young, which contradicted the fact that he was old).
"The company's massive profits belie the claim that the industry is in decline." (The success proves the "decline" theory wrong). Practice Quiz