appearance

nouncoming into sight

nounoutward aspect, characteristic
nounoutward show; pretense

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "visible state or form, figure; mere show," from Anglo-French apparaunce, Old French aparance "appearance, display, pomp" (13c.), from Latin apparentia, abstract noun from aparentem, past participle of apparere (see appear). Meaning "semblance" is recorded from early 15c.; that of "action of coming into view" is mid-15c. Phrase keep up appearances attested from 1760 (save appearances in same sense is 1711).

Example Sentences for appearance

There was a scar on one cheek, and, altogether, he was not very prepossessing in his appearance.

Bates was a stout sailor, rough in appearance, but with a warm and kindly heart.

I was very much annoyed at the natives not putting in appearance as promised.

The appearance of the country ahead is better than it looked yesterday.

The appearance of Mr. Gladstone was the signal ...

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