appearance

see definition of appearance

nouncoming into sight
nounoutward aspect, characteristic
nounoutward show; pretense

Synonyms for appearance

noun coming into sight

Antonyms for appearance

affectation

noun. pretended behavior to make an impression

air

noun. distinctive quality or character; style

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 forappearance

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 for great applause.

As Lizzie put it, Sarah's appearance was an outrage on her contemporaries.

And did she seek refuge with him the moment he made his appearance?

There is also a difference in the appearance of these two meats.

She beamed at my appearance, and her every word was caressing and deferential.

About eleven or twelve years ago Trevillo made his appearance here.

appearance

Synonyms for appearance

Antonyms for appearance

affectation

air

arrival

aspect

aspects

appearance

Synonyms for appearance

Antonyms for appearance

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