| The fine furnishings bespoke delicacy and elegance that belied the shop's humble line of business. |
| The strong shows of support for him belied claims that the party was falling apart without its leader. |
| His gruff manner always belied a kindness in him that all his close friends knew he had. |
| If German pianists have a reputation for being cold fish, this reputation is belied by playing such as this. |
| His infectious humour belied a steely resolve to get the job done and the mix of the two brought out the best in his players. |
| But listen hard and you'll hear an attention to detail belied by the languid grace of Le Fumeur de Ciel. |
