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Definition of appearance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
perceptionway something or someone looks to others
- Her appearance was elegant and sophisticated.
2.
visibilityact of becoming visible or coming into view
- The sudden appearance of the sun surprised us.
3.
attendanceact of attending a public event or place
- He made an appearance at the charity gala.
4.
outer looksuperficial aspect as opposed to reality
- The appearance of happiness masked her true feelings.
5.
legalformal presence in a court of law
- The lawyer's appearance in court was brief.
Expressions with appearance
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external looks might not show true nature
Remember, appearance can be deceptive in judging someone's character.
attend an event briefly to be seen
She made an appearance at the party before leaving.
attend an event briefly without staying long
She put in an appearance at the party before leaving.
mistake how something looks for what it is
He took appearance for reality and trusted the wrong person.
despite how things seem, reality is different
In spite of appearance, he was very kind.
outer looks are less important than inner qualities
Remember, appearance isn't everything when choosing friends.
avoid making decisions based only on how something looks
Don't judge by appearance when meeting new people.
the first time someone or something is seen
The actor made his first appearance in the movie last year.
way someone looks including clothes and grooming
Her personal appearance was neat and professional.
in the sequence things or people first show up
The actors are listed by order of appearance.
following the sequence they appear
The credits listed the actors in order of appearance.
appear temporarily in a show or event
The actor will make a guest appearance on the show.
brief appearance by a famous person in a performance
The movie featured a cameo appearance by the director.
in the way something seems when first noticed
At first appearance, the task seemed easy.
formal presence in court for legal matters
His court appearance was scheduled for next Monday.
be seen or presented for the first time in public
The singer will make her first appearance tonight.
look that hides the true nature of something
The calm sea had a misleading appearance, hiding the strong currents below.
warn that looks can hide true facts or qualities
Remember, appearance deceives, so be careful with first impressions.
skin texture resembling an orange peel
The rash gave her skin an orange peel appearance.
money paid to a celebrity for attending an event
The actor received appearance money for the charity gala.
formally notify court of participation in a case
The lawyer entered an appearance for the defendant.
formally participate in a court case
The lawyer will enter appearance for the defendant.
when a party fails to appear in court
The judge ruled in default of appearance.
Origin of appearance
Latin, apparere (to appear)
Terms with appearance included in their meaning
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appearance
facial hair on the chin and cheeks
appearance
attractive and possessing beauty
appearance
having light yellowish hair
appearance
pleasant to look at in a simple, attractive way
appearance
showing signs of age or wear
appearance
small round mark differing in color or texture
appearance
person with light-colored hair
appearance
attractive in a pretty, endearing, or youthful way
appearance
hair that has lost color, usually from aging
appearance
having hair that is partly white often from aging
appearance
showing hair that is white or silver from aging
appearance
appear or seem to be
appearance
physical appearance or visual impression
appearance
physical appearance of someone or something
cleanliness
clean and tidy in appearance or arrangement
appearance
pleasing to look at, sometimes in a delicate or graceful way
appearance
having flushed skin from embarrassment or sunburn
commonality
normal or usual in appearance or function
appearance
appear to give an impression to others
outdoor conditions
weather described by the upper air appearance
appearance
having an attractively thin and well-shaped body
appearance
small round marks differing in color
appearance
bright and radiant like the sun
appearance
unpleasant or repulsive to look at
Examples of appearance in a sentence
The appearance of the building was deceiving. The appearance of the comet was breathtaking. Her appearance at the party was unexpected. The author will make an appearance at the bookshop tomorrow. Her surprise appearance drew a large crowd. The appearance of wealth didn't match his bank account.
Her appearance of calmness hid the storm inside her. Her appearance in the courtroom was unexpected. The defendant's appearance was scheduled for next week.
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- French:apparence, apparition, ...
- German:Erscheinungsbild, Auftauchen, ...
- Italian:apparenza, apparizione, ...
- Spanish:apariencia, aparición, ...
- Portuguese:aparência, aparecimento, ...
- Chinese:外貌, 显现, ...
- Japanese:外見, 出現, ...
- Arabic:مَظْهَر, ظُهُور, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְאֶה, הוֹפָעָה, ...
- Russian:внешний вид, появление, ...
- Ukrainian:зовнішність, поява, ...
- Hindi:रूप, उपस्थिति, ...
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