Meaning of the word belied in English

What does belied mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

belied

US /bɪˈlaɪd/
UK /bɪˈlaɪd/

Verb

fail to give a true impression of (something); disguise or contradict

Example:
His cheerful manner belied his inner sadness.
The quality of the product belied its cheap price.
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