Appearance - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈpɪrəns|  American pronunciation of the word appearance
Brit.  |əˈpɪər(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word appearance

noun

- outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
- the event of coming into sight
- formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action (syn: appearing)
- a mental representation
I tried to describe his appearance to the police
- the act of appearing in public view
the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
- pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression (syn: show)
they try to keep up appearances

Extra examples

The general appearance of the house is quite good.

The museum restored the painting to its original appearance.

You shouldn't judge a man by his appearance.

Have you noticed any changes in her appearance?

He appears to be happy, but appearances can be deceptive.

Their expensive home created a false appearance of success and happiness.

The policeman made a timely appearance.

Her first appearance was a success.

The crowd went wild at their first appearance on stage.

I am a great observer of natural appearances.

He was always criticising his wife's appearance.

They've changed the appearance of the whole building.

We are often attracted to somebody first by their physical appearance.

Women, in general, tend to be more concerned than men about their personal appearance.

She had an outward appearance of calm, but deep down she was really worried.

Word forms

noun
singular: appearance
plural: appearances
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