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SEMBLANCE definition: 1. a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as…. Learn more.
1. a. : outward and often specious appearance or show : form. wrapped in a semblance of composure Harry Hervey. b. : modicum. has been struggling to get some semblance of justice for his people Bayard Rustin. 2. : aspect, countenance. 3. a. : a phantasmal form : apparition. b. : image, likeness. 4. : actual or apparent resemblance.
noun. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. “he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity”. synonyms: color, colour, gloss, veneer. see more. noun. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing. synonyms: likeness. see more.
SEMBLANCE meaning: 1. a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as…. Learn more.
noun. 1. outward form or appearance; aspect. 2. seeming likeness; resemblance. 3. a likeness, image, or representation. 4. false, assumed, or deceiving form or appearance. 5. mere empty show; pretense.
Semblance definition: outward aspect or appearance.. See examples of SEMBLANCE used in a sentence.
The form, likeness or image of a person or thing, considered in regard to another that is similar. Chiefly in phrases, as to the semblance of; to have or take the semblance of; in (the) semblance of, in likeness of, so as to resemble; † of a person's semblance, resembling him or her. c1374.
