| His corpulent figure and indolent manner belied ambition and a keen political intelligence. |
| If German pianists have a reputation for being cold fish, this reputation is belied by playing such as this. |
| The fine furnishings bespoke delicacy and elegance that belied the shop's humble line of business. |
| Her graceful form, which bodybuilding audiences had not seen onstage since 1984, belied her arm-wrestling and powerlifting experiences. |
| But listen hard and you'll hear an attention to detail belied by the languid grace of Le Fumeur de Ciel. |
| Excitement was fever pitch as the teams belied their youth with their terrific knowledge and enthusiasm. |
