semblant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But because she would not it were known, outward she kept her countenance, and made no semblant of sorrow.
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
Sir Tristram made semblant as he had been sorry, and better knew he how it was than the king.
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
Lorsque je veux, sans y faire semblant, me livrer aux méditations d'une douce philosophie, je vais à la pêche.
From Maxims and Hints on Angling, Chess, Shooting, and Other Matters also, Miseries of Fishing by Penn, Richard
The Queen hath much pity of the damsel, for she was of right great beauty, and well might it be seen by her cheer and her semblant that no joy had she.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
Et vn keu le roi le retint, Purceo qe fort le vist & grant, Et mult le vist de bon semblant.
From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown