semblable
ˈsɛmbləbl̩
Definition

Definition of semblable - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
similarityRareUKsomeone or something similarRareUK
  • He found his semblable in the new city.
alike analogous similar
2.
artRarerepresentation or likeness of somethingRare
  • The statue was a semblable of the ancient hero.
likeness resemblance similarity

Adjective

1.
appearanceRareUKapparent rather than realRareUK
  • His semblable confidence hid his true feelings.
ostensible seeming
2.
similarityRaresimilar or resembling in appearanceRare
  • The two paintings are quite semblable in style.
alike resembling similar
3.
conformableRareUKin agreement or harmony withRareUK
  • Her actions were semblable to the community's values.
congruent consistent
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Origin of semblable

French, semblable (similar)

Examples of semblable in a sentence

  • In the artist's work, he saw his semblable.
  • The painting served as a semblable of the serene landscape.
  • His drawing was a semblable of the bustling city.
  • Her semblable happiness masked her inner turmoil.
  • The semblable wealth of the company was misleading.
  • Their semblable features often led people to mistake them for twins.

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  1. French:semblable, apparent, ...
  2. German:Ähnlicher, scheinbar, ...
  3. Italian:analogo, apparente, ...
  4. Spanish:similar, aparente, ...
  5. Portuguese:semelhante, aparente, ...
  6. Chinese:相似物, 表面的, ...
  7. Japanese:類似のもの, 見せかけの, ...
  8. Arabic:نَظِير, ظَاهِرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֶּן דּוֹמֶה, נִרְאֶה, ...
  10. Russian:сходный человек, мнимый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подібний, зовнішній, ...
  12. Hindi:समानता, प्रकट, ...
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