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appearances [ plural] what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are: He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested .
what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are: He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested. Judging by appearances, the organizers have spent a lot of money on the event. She seemed friendly and easy-going, but appearances can be deceiving.
appearance. noun. ap· pear· ance ə-ˈpir-ən (t)s. Synonyms of appearance. 1. a. : external show : semblance. Although hostile, he preserved an appearance of neutrality. b. : outward aspect : look. had a fierce appearance. c. appearances plural : outward indication. trying to keep up appearances. 2. a. : a sense impression or aspect of a thing.
Definitions of appearance. noun. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing. synonyms: visual aspect. see more. noun. a mental representation. “I tried to describe his appearance to the police” see more. noun. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression. “they try to keep up appearances ” synonyms: show. see more.
The appearance of someone or something in a place is their arrival there, especially when it is unexpected. The sudden appearance of a few bags of rice could start a riot. [+ of] ...last Christmas, when there'd been the welcome appearance of Cousin Fred. Synonyms: arrival, appearing, presence, turning up More Synonyms of appearance.
[countable, uncountable] the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be. the physical/outward/external appearance of something. She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel.
the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect: a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance. Synonyms: presence, demeanor. outward show or seeming; semblance: to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor. Synonyms: pretense, face.
appearance /əˈpɪərəns/ n. the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc. the outward or visible aspect of a person or thing: her appearance was stunning, it has the appearance of powdered graphite.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ap‧pear‧ance /əˈpɪərəns $ əˈpɪr-/ W2 noun 1 way somebody/something looks [countable, uncountable] the way someone or something looks to other people He was always criticising his wife’s appearance. appearance of They’ve changed the appearance of the whole building.
APPEARANCES definition: outward impressions , indications , or circumstances | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
