youthful appearance in an old person
physical appearance
outward appearance
the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person’s perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation
texture and appearance of the skin of the face
an outward appearance
the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body’s state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth’s moon that is illuminated by the sun)
the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge
the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance
the general appearance of a publication
the visual appearance of something or someone
(Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
the general outward appearance of something
the appearance conveyed by a person’s face
the quality of having hair
the quality of not having hair
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body)
a soiled or discolored appearance
the appearance of being plain and unpretentious
an ornate appearance; being elaborately (even excessively) decorated
an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
a pale and sickly appearance
the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored
the impression produced by a person
the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
a total impression or effect of something made up of individual parts
a mere semblance of legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law but actually in contravention of law
an insubstantial or vague semblance
the apparent worth as opposed to the real worth
an artful or simulated semblance
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
the feelings expressed on a person’s face
a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player)
excessive hairiness
beauty that is stark and powerfully impressive
brilliant, radiant beauty
extreme beauty of a delicate sort
visually vivid and pleasing
an agreeable beauty that gives pleasure or enjoyment
physical beauty (especially of a woman)
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
the quality of being good looking and attractive
the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
the quality of having regular well-defined features (especially of a man)
sexual allure
ugliness that is unpleasant to look at
ludicrous or incongruous unnaturalness or distortion
strident color or excessive ornamentation
the quality of being unpleasant
dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
an ugliness of appearance that is not appealing to viewers
a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
a mark made by a chattering tool on the surface of a workpiece
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
something very ugly and offensive
a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
an indication of damage
a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person’s body)
a blemish made by dirt
a discoloration caused by heat
a discoloration caused by blood
a spot caused the staining with rust or ink
a stain produced by mud
a stain produced by oil
discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
(pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
lack of ornamentation
extreme plainness
an extreme lack of furnishings or ornamentation
extravagant elaborateness
unnecessary elaborateness in details
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland
a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
a time when the Moon presents a particular recurring appearance
1
a
: external show : semblance
Although hostile, he preserved an appearance of neutrality.
b
: outward aspect : look
c
appearances plural
: outward indication
trying to keep up appearances
2
a
: a sense impression or aspect of a thing
The blue of distant hills is only an appearance.
b
: the world of sensible phenomena
3
a
: the act, action, or process of appearing
the first appearance of that word in English
b
law
: the presentation of oneself in court as a party to an action often through the representation of an attorney
4
b
: an instance of appearing : occurrence
her first public appearance since winning the award
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The general appearance of the house is quite good.
The museum restored the painting to its original appearance.
lotions that improve your skin’s appearance and texture
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.
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Recent Examples on the Web
My sister is known for making brief appearances at parties, so the bride requested that my girlfriend and I drive separately.
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Judith Martin, oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
My sister is known for making brief appearances at parties, so the bride requested that my girlfriend and I drive separately.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
Today, the Jonas Brothers singer left a flirty comment on his wife’s latest Instagram post, which includes clips from her appearance at yesterday’s Citadel premiere in Mumbai, India.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper’s BAZAAR, 6 Apr. 2023
Charles Martinet, who has voiced the characters of Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario games for more than three decades, also makes a special voice appearance.
—Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2023
There are no reports of Thomas making a public appearance that day, and the purpose of the trip remains unclear.
—Joshua Kaplan, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2023
Graham pushed his contention about the Mexican government’s lack of control during a March 22 congressional hearing appearance by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
—Karol Suárez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2023
The dispenser is made from high-grade stainless steel and is available in six colors and finishes, giving it a sleek and stylish appearance that will complement any bathroom or kitchen decor.
—Courtney Kittel, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
The decision sets up a possible appearance by Pence in the coming weeks before a federal grand jury scrutinizing attempts by the former president and supporters before the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to undo Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
—Jill Colvin And Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
re-formation (after appear) of Middle English apparence, aparaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French apparaunce, apparence, borrowed from Late Latin appārentia, noun derivative of Latin appārent-, appārens, present participle of appārēre «to be visible, appear»
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of appearance was
in the 14th century
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Dr. Kenn, having a conscience void of offence in the matter, was still inclined to persevere, was still averse to give way before a public sentiment that was odious and contemptible; but he was finally wrought upon by the consideration of the peculiar responsibility attached to his office, of avoiding the appearance of evil, an appearance that is always dependent on the average quality of surrounding minds. ❋ Unknown (1917)
_ For this it is needful to halt bravely at the surface, at the fold, at the skin, to worship appearance, and to believe in forms, tones, words, and the whole _Olympus of appearance_! ❋ Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1872)
To the wise and good he is love, both in appearance and essence; but to the foolish and evil, the very same unchangeable love assumes the _appearance_ of anger and wrath. ❋ John Kline (1830)
Violinist Chee-Yun, though still girlish in appearance, is a seasoned veteran of the world’s stages whose first of many D.C. appearances was in 1988, presented by the Korean Concert Society, at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. ❋ Post (2010)
Challenging religion, no matter how satirical in appearance, is a potent formula. ❋ Unknown (2009)
In «Purple» to «Blue» America, a Palin appearance is somewhat akin to the quarterback having to invite that kid who always stage manages the school plays to a house party because their parents are friends and not doing so would really upset the order of things. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)
The earthsaver hangers differ in appearance from the inexpensive plastic hangers they replace. ❋ Unknown (2007)
They’re very different in appearance from the ordinary pain-in-the-neck kind. ❋ Unknown (2003)
There is nothing more utterly fascinating than an abandoned South Florida phosphate-mine pool, nor is there anything farther removed in appearance from the same mine in full operation. ❋ Unknown (1922)
The sidebar provides me options for changing its general appearance, the label appearance, the data and so on. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The title appearance was the first since 2004 for Albion which defeated Cheektowaga, ironically by the same 9 9-3 score that season for the Class A title.
“Die states are especially significant when they are very different in appearance, that is when you can tell with the naked eye that there is” a substantial difference, Chris explains. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Unfortunately, your appearance is your first impression. ❋ Unknown (2010)
In regards to and with regards to are quite common in spoken English but much less so in edited English, where their appearance is apt to provoke flinches and howls of outrage from precisionists – except, of course, where an elliptical with regards to indicates personal consideration: ❋ Unknown (2009)
Wearing makeup and taking pride in my appearance is the “real” me. ❋ Unknown (2008)
A cursory look of comments from coast to coast that for the vast majority, his appearance is a non-issue. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Generally the appearance is as arc sections as opposed to a full bow. ❋ Unknown (2008)
They hint at it when they drop that the aliens are speaking through assembled human scriptures, so maybe their appearance is another mash-up as well? ❋ Lou Anders (2007)
Upon new year [dawning] this very [morning would] imagery of [personalised] destiny approaching appear’s treachery maintained as privilege throughout your life rather than losing ingenuity and wonder at memories’ gather? ❋ Hercolena Oliver (2010)
Appearance of man, meaning the first time man appeared on earth or in the universe of existence.
Appearance of water in the desert to a man dying from thirst means [a mirage] of water.
Appearance of design, see definition proper, above.
Appearance of health said by a doctor to [a patient], means the doctor cannot see anything [medically] wrong with the patient even though the patient says he feels miserable. ❋ Yrger (2009)
1) Tommy364 says:
Oh Hey Jane!!
[dw], I’m just appearing!!
2) Susan: [Agh], flipping Jackie was appearing to me all [last class]!!
Jade: No way!! She didn’t say anything at all?! ❋ Ollie Ford (2008)
[I cant] [stand] the phrase «[it is what it is]» because things are only what it appears to be what it appears to be. ❋ Chris Athanas (2009)
Guy 1: «Yo man, what are you up to tonight?»
Guy 2: «I have to make an appearance at some [douchebag’s] [birthday party], but after that [I should be] free.» ❋ Minkus (2006)
In Shakespeare’s play «[Henry The Fourth]», Glendower boasts that he has the power to «call spirits from the [vasty] deep», to which [Hotspur] sarcastically retorts, «Why, so can I, or so can any man — but will they come when you do call for them?» He should have added, «And if they do not, canst thou prosecute them for ‘failure to appear’?» ❋ QuacksO (2020)
[You made] a special appearance and became [your father’s] [miracle] on the day you were born. ❋ Spiritual-Master (2021)
[A challenger appears]!! ❋ Matthieu123 (2008)
“ [Roger] you’re not going away for the whole [Queens birthday] weekend are you? “
“No my love, I will just make a [Cameo appearance].” ❋ Queen Lizzy (2019)
[My buddy] is bound to appear on [messenger] [any minute] now. ❋ Hercolena Oliver (2008)
Britannica Dictionary definition of APPEARANCE
1
somewhat formal
:
the way that someone or something looks
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The room has a neat/fresh/clean appearance. [=look]
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The general appearance of the house is quite good.
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The museum restored the painting to its original appearance.
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lotions that improve your skin’s appearance and texture
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It minimizes the appearance of wrinkles. [=it makes wrinkles more difficult to see]
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You shouldn’t judge a man by his appearance.
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Have you noticed any changes in her appearance?
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He’s very proud of his physical appearance. [=the way he looks]
[noncount]
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He is still very youthful in appearance. [=he still looks very young]
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They are very similar in appearance. [=they look the same]
2
[count]
:
a way of looking that is not true or real
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He appears to be happy, but appearances can be deceptive/deceiving.
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Their expensive home created a false appearance of success and happiness.
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The furniture has the appearance of being made by hand. [=the furniture was not made by hand but it looks/appears as if it was]
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Despite appearances, her company is very successful. = Appearances to the contrary, her company is very successful. [=her company is very successful even though it does not appear to be]
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She is only attending the banquet for the sake of appearances. [=because people think that she should attend]
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He was, to/by all (outward) appearances, a happily married man. [=he seemed to be a happily married man, but he wasn’t]
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Their meetings tend to take on the appearance of [=to look like] family gatherings.
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His white beard gave him the appearance of an old man. [=made him look like an old man]
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The playground gives every appearance of being a safe place for children [=the playground appears to be a safe place for children], but a tragic accident occurred there recently.
3
[count]
:
the action of appearing
:
the fact that something or someone arrives or begins to be seen
— usually singular
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The appearance of buds on the trees tells us that spring has arrived.
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We were surprised by the appearance of smoke in the distance.
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I wasn’t expecting him to come and was surprised by his sudden appearance. [=I was surprised when he suddenly appeared/arrived]
4
[count]
:
the time when something begins to exist or is seen for the first time
— usually singular
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The appearance [=creation] of the Internet has changed our culture in many ways.
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The technology made its first appearance [=appeared for the first time] in the early 1980s.
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Before the appearance of the telephone, people sent messages by telegraph.
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[count]
:
an act of being seen or heard by the public as an actor, politician, athlete, etc.
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He has announced that this will be his final/last appearance with the band. [=the last time that he will perform in public with the band]
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This is her first appearance [=the first time that she has competed] at/in the national championships.
— often used with make
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She is making her first appearance at/in the national championships.
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Tonight, he is making his first public appearance since winning the award.
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He’ll be making a special guest appearance [=performing as a guest] on the popular television show next fall.
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[count]
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the formal act of going in front of a person or group to speak, answer questions, etc.
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One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances. [=waiting to go to court]
— often + before
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He is awaiting his appearance before a judge.
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She made an appearance before Congress last year.
keep up appearances
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to hide something bad by pretending that nothing is wrong
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Although they were getting a divorce, my parents thought it was important to keep up appearances.
make an appearance
or
put in an appearance
:
to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
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The candidate made an appearance at the rally.
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The governor put in an appearance at the party.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Look up appearance in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Appearance may refer to:
- Visual appearance, the way in which objects reflect and transmit light
- Human physical appearance, what someone looks like
- Appearances (film), a 1921 film directed by Donald Crisp
- Appearance (philosophy), or phenomenon
- Phantasiai, a term in ancient Greek philosophy variously translated as «appearances,» «impressions,» «presentations,» and «representations.»
- Appearance (law), the coming into court of either of the parties to a suit, and/or the formal act by which a defendant submits himself to the jurisdiction of the court.
Appear or Appears may refer to:
- «Appears», a song released by Ayumi Hamasaki in 1999
Appearing may refer to:
- Appearing (media consultants) — «Appearing», broadcast media promotion consultants, a PR agency headed by Scott Piering
See also[edit]
- All pages with titles beginning with Appearance
- All pages with titles containing Appearance
- Apparition (disambiguation), any instance of appearing, but usually referring to a supernatural phenomenon
- Cap (sport) in some sports is a metaphorical term for a player’s appearance on a select team, such as a national team
появление, внешний вид, вид, внешность, видимость, выступление, явление, наружность
существительное ↓
- внешний вид, внешность, наружность
in appearance — по внешнему виду 
to judge by appearances — судить по внешнему виду
to have a noble [a charming, a repulsive] appearance — иметь благородную [очаровательную, отталкивающую] наружность /внешность/
to be wonderfully improved in one’s appearance — необыкновенно похорошеть
everything resumed its usual appearance — всё вновь обрело свой прежний вид
appearances are deceitful — внешность обманчива
- видимость; маска
although hostile, he tried to preserve the appearance of neutrality — он был настроен враждебно, но скрывал это под личиной беспристрастия
- вид, изображение (на снимке и т. п.)
- вероятность, правдоподобие
in /to, by, from/ all appearances — судя по всему, по всей видимости, по всей вероятности
appearances are all against you — на первый взгляд всё против вас; видимо, всё складывается неблагоприятно для вас
he was to all appearances dead — по всем признакам он был мёртв
- появление (в поле зрения)
the time of the sun’s appearance — время появления /восхода/ солнца
the appearance of the warships — появление военных судов
the comet duly made its appearance as predicted — комета показалась точно в рассчитанный момент
- появление (на приёмах и т. п.)
to make one’s appearance in society — появляться /бывать/ в обществе
my appearance at the party was not very welcome — на вечере я был встречен холодно
to put in an appearance — появляться, показываться; прийти (обыкн. на короткое время)
I don’t want to go to the reception, but I’d better put in an appearance — мне не хочется идти на приём, но придётся заглянуть на минутку
- выступление (в театре, концерте и т. п.)
to make one’s first appearance on the stage — дебютировать (в качестве актёра)
- появление, выход (в свет), публикация (книги, периодического издания и т. п.)
- явка (в суд); выступление (в суде)
default of appearance — неявка на судебное заседание
to make one’s appearance — явиться (к назначенному сроку) на судебное заседание
- спорт. явка на соревнование
- явление (обыкн. странное)
a queer appearance in the sky — странное явление на небе
- призрак, привидение
- (пустая) видимость; парад
- pl. приличия; внешняя сторона (жизни, быта)
to keep up /to preserve, to save/ appearances — соблюдать приличия; делать вид, что ничего не произошло
- филос. чувственное восприятие предмета в отличие от реального его существования
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a prepossessing appearance — располагающая (к чему либо) внешность
primal eras before the appearance of life on earth — первобытные эпохи до возникновения жизни на земле
diet of appearance / compearance — день явки в суд
a man of dignified appearance — человек благородной наружности
diseased appearance — нездоровый вид
appearance of a book — выход книги из печати
disheveled appearance — неряшливый вид
immaculate / neat appearance — безукоризненный внешний вид
appearance de bene esse — временно-условная явка в суд
general appearance — безоговорочное полное подчинение юрисдикции суда
special appearance — подчинение юрисдикции суда для определенной цели
voluntary appearance — добровольная явка в суд
Примеры с переводом
Have you noticed any changes in her appearance?
Вы заметили какие-либо изменения в её внешности?
Her first appearance was a success.
Её дебют был успешным.
She has a complex about her appearance.
Она комплексует из-за своей внешности.
She’s very insecure about her appearance.
Она очень неуверенна в своей внешности.
He had a feverish appearance.
У него был лихорадочный вид.
She makes the best appearance possible.
Она старается выглядеть как можно лучше.
He made his last appearance for the club in the Cup Final.
Он в последний раз выступает за клуб в финале кубка.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
He was always criticising his wife’s appearance. 
His wrinkled suit gave him a disheveled appearance.
They’ve changed the appearance of the whole building.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
disappearance — исчезновение, пропажа
reappearance — новое появление, повторное возникновение, повторное появление
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): appearance
мн. ч.(plural): appearances
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noun
the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public: the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders’ meeting.
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.
outward show or seeming; semblance: to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor.
Law. the coming into court of either party to a suit or action.
appearances, outward impressions, indications, or circumstances: By all appearances, he enjoyed himself.
Philosophy. the sensory, or phenomenal, aspect of existence to an observer.
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Idioms about appearance
keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc.: They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money.
make an appearance, to come; arrive: He didn’t make an appearance until after midnight.
put in an appearance, to attend a gathering or meeting, especially for a very short time: The author put in an appearance at the cocktail party on her way to dinner.
Origin of appearance
1350–1400; appear + -ance; replacing Middle English aparance<Anglo-French, Old French <Late Latin appārentia, neuter plural of Latin appārēnsapparent
synonym study for appearance
2. Appearance, aspect, guise refer to the way in which something outwardly presents itself to view. Appearance refers to the outward look: the shabby appearance of his car. Aspect refers to the appearance at some particular time or in special circumstances; it often has emotional implications, either ascribed to the object itself or felt by the beholder: In the dusk the forest had a terrifying aspect. Guise suggests a misleading appearance, assumed for an occasion or a purpose: under the guise of friendship.
OTHER WORDS FROM appearance
pre·ap·pear·ance, nounre·ap·pear·ance, nounsub·ap·pear·ance, noun
Words nearby appearance
appd., appeal, appealing, appeal play, appear, appearance, appearance money, appear as, appease, appeasement, appel
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Words related to appearance
arrival, debut, display, presence, presentation, character, image, look, actualization, advent, appearing, coming, emergence, entrance, exhibition, introduction, manifestation, materialization, representation, rise
How to use appearance in a sentence
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Recently, Google has been testing a new dark theme appearance in the search results.
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For instance, on a high-end console or PC, the models can start with one of 30 stock styles that render individual strands of hair in real-time for a super-realistic appearance.
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If you are in this beta and you have access to the new appearance controls in Google Search, you will have an option in search settings to toggle on or off dark theme.
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Cheerleaders are paid for attending practices and making appearances on the team’s behalf during the offseason.
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The highlight was an appearance and brief remarks from Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra, whose mother is Filipino.
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He knew that a public appearance with Duke could be disastrous.
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In his brief appearance today, Scalise never mentioned Duke.
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The healthier appearance and civilian clothing are very peculiar.
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The majority of these stories are making their first appearance online.
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An appearance in even a third-tier bowl is worth a couple million dollars.
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I was rather awed by his imposing appearance, and advanced timidly to the doors, which were of glass, and pulled the bell.
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And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet—not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
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Where the dampness is excessive the fronds take on an unhealthy appearance, and mould may appear.
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Keep closely covered with a bell glass and, in a few weeks, more or less, the baby Ferns will start to put in an appearance.
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This gave the house a very cheerful appearance, as if it were constantly on a broad grin.
British Dictionary definitions for appearance
noun
the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc
the outward or visible aspect of a person or thingher appearance was stunning; it has the appearance of powdered graphite
an outward show; pretencehe gave an appearance of working hard
(often plural) one of the outward signs or indications by which a person or thing is assessedfirst appearances are deceptive
law
- the formal attendance in court of a party in an action
- formal notice that a party or his legal representative intends to maintain or contest the issueto enter an appearance
philosophy
- the outward or phenomenal manifestation of things
- the world as revealed by the senses, as opposed to its real natureCompare reality (def. 4)
keep up appearances to maintain the public impression of wellbeing or normality
put in an appearance or make an appearance to come or attend briefly, as out of politeness
to all appearances to the extent that can easily be judged; apparently
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Other Idioms and Phrases with appearance
see keep up appearances; put in an appearance.
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- appearaunce (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Middle French apparence, from Latin apparentia, from appareo. Morphologically appear + -ance. Displaced native Old English hīew (the way something looks or seems) and ætīewednes (act of appearing or coming into view).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˈpɪɹ.əns/
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈpɪɹ.əns/, enPR: ə-pîrʹəns
- Hyphenation: ap‧pear‧ance
Noun[edit]
appearance (countable and uncountable, plural appearances)
- The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
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His sudden appearance surprised me.
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- A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
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There was a strange appearance in the sky.
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- The way something looks; personal presence
- Synonyms: aspect, mien
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1671, John Milton, “Samson Agonistes, […]”, in Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To which is Added, Samson Agonistes, London: […] J. M[acock] for John Starkey […], →OCLC, lines 99–101, page 66:
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And now am come to ſee of whom ſuch noiſe / Hath walk’d about, and each limb to ſurvey, / If thy appearance anſwer loud report.
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1922, Ben Travers, chapter 5, in A Cuckoo in the Nest:
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The most rapid and most seductive transition in all human nature is that which attends the palliation of a ravenous appetite. […] Can those harmless but refined fellow-diners be the selfish cads whose gluttony and personal appearance so raised your contemptuous wrath on your arrival?
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- Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
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Some people say I’m shallow because I care so much about my appearance.
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2016 February 4, Mark Hudson, “KAWS, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, review: ‘hypnotically compelling’”, in The Telegraph[1]:
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KAWS’s first sculptures were limited edition toys for the Japanese brand Bounty Hunter, and the stylised figures distributed around YSP in a variety of postures – shielding their eyes from the sun, seated in apparent contemplation or leading a child-sized version of themselves over the sward – have the appearance of gigantic toys, with their instant legibility and machine-honed surfaces.
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- 1769, The King James Bible, Numbers ix. 15
- And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, namely, the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning.
- 1769, The King James Bible John vii. 24
- Judge not according to the appearance.
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- (philosophy, theology) That which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying reality
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Catholicism teaches that the Eucharist, while remaining under the physical appearance of bread and wine, becomes really and truly the body and the blood of Christ.
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- The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.
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A person makes his appearance as an historian, an artist, or an orator.
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David Beckham’s first appearance with the LA Galaxy at Giants Stadium against the New York Red Bulls last night drew a crowd of 66237.
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- (law) An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance
- (medicine) Chiefly used by nurses: the act of defecation by a patient.
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The patient had a small bowel obstruction and there was no appearance until after the obstruction resolved.
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Synonyms[edit]
- (act of coming into sight): arrival, manifestation,
- (a thing seen): spectacle, apparition, phenomenon, presence
- (aspect of a person): aspect, air, figure, look, manner, mien
- (outward show): semblance, show, pretense, façade or facade
- (act of appearing in public): debut
Antonyms[edit]
- non-appearance, nonappearance
Derived terms[edit]
- abrupt appearance
- appearance money
- court appearance
- disappearance
- keep up appearances
- make an appearance
- plate appearance
- put in an appearance
- reappearance
- save appearances
- to all appearance
[edit]
- appear
- apparent
Translations[edit]
The act of appearing or coming into sight
- Belarusian: з’яўле́нне n (zʺjaŭljénnje), паяўле́нне n (pajaŭljénnje)
- Bulgarian: появяване (pojavjavane)
- Catalan: aparició (ca)
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 出現／出现 (zh) (chūxiàn)
- Czech: objevení se n
- Dutch: verschijning (nl) f
- Esperanto: apero
- Finnish: ilmestyminen (fi), ilmaantuminen (fi)
- French: apparition (fr) f
- Galician: aparición (gl) f
- German: Erscheinen n, Auftritt (de) m
- Greek:
- Ancient: φάσις f (phásis)
- Hebrew: הופעה f (hofa’a)
- Hindi: दिखना (dikhnā)
- Hungarian: megjelenés (hu), feltűnés (hu)
- Irish: nochtadh m
- Italian: apparizione (it) f, comparsa (it) f
- Japanese: 出現 (ja) (しゅつげん, shutsugen)
- Javanese: rupa (jv), warna, warni
- Kurdish:
- Central Kurdish: دەرپەڕین (derperrîn)
- Macedonian: појавување n (pojavuvanje)
- Maori: kōwhitinga (of stars, planets etc in the night sky), putanga
- Old English: ætīewednes
- Portuguese: aparição (pt) f, aparecimento (pt) m
- Romanian: apariție (ro) f, înfățișare (ro) f, aparență (ro) f
- Russian: появле́ние (ru) n (pojavlénije)
- Scottish Gaelic: taisbeanadh m
- Serbo-Croatian: pojavljivanje (sh)
- Sicilian: apparizziuni f, cumparizziuni f
- Slovene: pojavitev f
- Spanish: aparición (es) f
- Swedish: ankomst (sv)
- Ukrainian: поя́ва (pojáva)
A thing seen
- Belarusian: з’я́ва (be) f (zʺjáva)
- Bulgarian: явление (bg) (javlenie)
- Catalan: aparició (ca)
- Esperanto: aperaĵo
- Finnish: ilmiö (fi), ilmentymä (fi)
- French: apparition (fr) f
- Galician: aparición (gl) f
- Italian: apparizione (it) f, visione (it) f
- Old English: hīew n, hīewung f
- Polish: zjawisko (pl) n
- Portuguese: aparição (pt) f
- Romanian: apariție (ro) f, viziune (ro) f
- Russian: явле́ние (ru) n (javlénije)
- Sicilian: apparizziuni f, visiuni f
- Spanish: aparición (es) f
- Swedish: framträdande (sv)
- Ukrainian: з’я́висько (zʺjávysʹko), ви́димість (výdymistʹ)
Personal presence, form or look
- Arabic: شَكْل m (šakl)
- Armenian: արտաքին (hy) (artakʿin)
- Assamese: চেহেৰা (sehera), ৰূপ (rup)
- Azerbaijani: zahir (az)
- Belarusian: аблі́чча n (ablíčča), во́нкавы вы́гляд m (vónkavy výhljad), вы́гляд (be) m (výhljad), во́нкавасць f (vónkavascʹ)
- Bengali: সুরত (bn) (śurôt)
- Bulgarian: външност (bg) (vǎnšnost), външен вид (vǎnšen vid)
- Catalan: aparença (ca)
- Chinese:
- Cantonese: 外貌 (ngoi6 maau6)
- Mandarin: 外貌 (zh) (wàimào), 模樣／模样 (zh) (múyàng), 樣子／样子 (zh) (yàngzi)
- Finnish: julkiasu (fi), ulkomuoto (fi), ulkonäkö (fi), tuntomerkit
- French: apparence (fr)
- Georgian: შესახედაობა (šesaxedaoba), გარეგნობა (garegnoba)
- German: Aussehen (de) n
- Gothic: 𐍃𐌹𐌿𐌽𐍃 f (siuns)
- Greek:
- Ancient: ἰδέα f (idéa)
- Hindi: रूप (hi) (rūp), शक्ल (hi) (śakla), रूप-रंग m (rūp-raṅg)
- Hungarian: kinézet (hu), megjelenés (hu)
- Irish: comharthaí m pl, comharthaí aithne m pl, comharthaí sóirt m pl
- Italian: apparenza (it) f, aspetto (it) m, sembianza (it) f, aria (it) f, cera (it) f
- Japanese: 様子 (ja) (ようす, yōsu), 外観 (ja) (がいかん, gaikan), 見掛け (みかけ, mikake)
- Kazakh: сиық (siyq)
- Latin: speciēs (la) f, vultum n
- Middle English: wlite
- Old English: hīew n, ansīen f, wlite m, andwlita m
- Navajo: iʼnoolinígíí
- Polish: wygląd (pl) m, (literary) aparycja (pl) f, powierzchowność (pl) f
- Portuguese: aparência (pt) f
- Romanian: înfățișare (ro) f, aspect (ro) n (exterior), aparență (ro) f
- Romansch: apparientscha f
- Russian: вне́шность (ru) f (vnéšnostʹ), вне́шний вид (ru) m (vnéšnij vid), о́блик (ru) m (óblik)
- Sanskrit: रूप (sa) n (rūpa)
- Serbo-Croatian: pojava (sh), izgled, vanjština (sh)
- Sicilian: figura (scn) f, aspettu (scn) m
- Slovene: videz (sl) m, zunanjost f
- Spanish: apariencia (es) f, hechura (es), estampa (es)
- Swedish: utseende (sv) n
- Ukrainian: зо́внішній ви́гляд (zóvnišnij výhljad), зо́внішність (zóvnišnistʹ)
- Vietnamese: bề ngoài (vi)
Semblance, or apparent likeness
- Arabic: شَكْل m (šakl)
- Belarusian: во́нкавасць f (vónkavascʹ)
- Bulgarian: прилика (bg) (prilika)
- Czech: vzhled (cs) m
- Dutch: aanblik (nl)
- Finnish: ulkonäkö (fi), ulkomuoto (fi)
- French: apparence (fr) f
- German: Aussehen (de) n
- Greek:
- Ancient: ὄψις f (ópsis)
- Irish: dealramh (ga) m, cruth m, cuma f, aithnid f
- Italian: apparenza (it) f
- Japanese: 見た目 (みため, mitame), 外見 (ja) (がいけん, gaiken); (formally) 外観 (ja) (がいかん, gaikan), 体裁 (ja) (ていさい, teisai)
- Portuguese: aparência (pt) f
- Romanian: aparență (ro) f, înfățișare (ro) f
- Russian: вне́шность (ru) f (vnéšnostʹ)
- Scottish Gaelic: coltas m
- Sicilian: apparenzia (scn) f, ariu (scn) m
- Slovene: videz (sl) m
- Spanish: apariencia (es) f, aire (es) m
- Swedish: tillstymmelse (sv), sken (sv), utseende (sv)
- Ukrainian: зо́внішність (zóvnišnistʹ)
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings
The coming into court of either of the parties
- Bulgarian: явяване (javjavane)
- Finnish: saapuminen (fi), ilmestyminen (fi), näyttäytyminen
- French: comparution (fr) f
- Irish: láithreas m
- Italian: comparizione f, comparsa (it) f
- Japanese: 出廷 (ja) (しゅってい, shuttei)
- Polish: stawiennictwo (pl) n
- Portuguese: comparecimento (pt) m
- Romanian: înfățișare (ro) f (la judecătorie)
- Russian: я́вка (ru) f (jávka)
- Sicilian: cumparizziuni f, cumparsa (scn) f
- Spanish: aparición (es) f, comparecencia (es) f
- Ukrainian: я́вка (uk) (jávka)
References[edit]
- appearance in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
ap·pear·ance
(ə-pîr′əns)
n.
1. The act or an instance of coming into sight.
2. The act or an instance of coming into public view: The author made a rare personal appearance.
3. Outward aspect: an untidy appearance.
4. Something that appears; a phenomenon.
5. A superficial aspect; a semblance: keeping up an appearance of wealth.
6. appearances Outward indications; circumstances: a cheerful person, to all appearances.
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appearance
(əˈpɪərəns)
n
1. the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc
2. the outward or visible aspect of a person or thing: her appearance was stunning; it has the appearance of powdered graphite.
3. an outward show; pretence: he gave an appearance of working hard.
4. (often plural) one of the outward signs or indications by which a person or thing is assessed: first appearances are deceptive.
5. (Law) law
a. the formal attendance in court of a party in an action
b. formal notice that a party or his legal representative intends to maintain or contest the issue: to enter an appearance.
6. (Philosophy) philosophy
a. the outward or phenomenal manifestation of things
b. the world as revealed by the senses, as opposed to its real nature. Compare reality4
7. keep up appearances to maintain the public impression of wellbeing or normality
8. put in an appearance make an appearance to come or attend briefly, as out of politeness
9. to all appearances to the extent that can easily be judged; apparently
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ap•pear•ance
(əˈpɪər əns)
n.
1. the act or process of appearing.
2. outward look or aspect: a person of noble appearance.
3. outward show; semblance: maintained an appearance of honesty.
4. the coming into court of either party to a suit or action.
5. appearances, outward impressions, indications, or circumstances: By all appearances, they enjoyed themselves.
6. the sensory aspect of existence.
Idioms:
put in an appearance, to attend a gathering, esp. for a short time.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Late Latin]
syn: appearance, aspect, guise refer to the way in which something outwardly presents itself to view. appearance refers to the outward look: the shabby appearance of the car. aspect refers to the appearance at some particular time or in special circumstances; it often has emotional implications, either ascribed to the object itself or felt by the beholder: In the dusk the forest had a terrifying aspect. guise suggests a misleading appearance, assumed for an occasion: an enemy in friendly guise.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  appearance — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
visual aspect agerasia — youthful appearance in an old person look — physical appearance; «I don’t like the looks of this place» view — outward appearance; «they look the same in outward view» color, colour — the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person’s perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation complexion — texture and appearance of the skin of the face effect, impression — an outward appearance; «he made a good impression»; «I wanted to create an impression of success»; «she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting» linear perspective, perspective — the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer phase — (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body’s state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth’s moon that is illuminated by the sun); «the full phase of the moon» vanishing point — the appearance of a point on the horizon at which parallel lines converge superficies — the purely external aspect of a thing; superficial appearance; «the audience was held by the substance of the play rather than by the superficies of the production»-R.W.Speaight format — the general appearance of a publication cast, shape, form — the visual appearance of something or someone; «the delicate cast of his features» image, persona — (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world; «a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty» semblance, gloss, color, colour — an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; «he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity»; «he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction»; «the situation soon took on a different color» face — the general outward appearance of something; «the face of the city is changing» countenance, visage — the appearance conveyed by a person’s face; «a pleasant countenance»; «a stern visage» hairiness, pilosity — the quality of having hair hairlessness — the quality of not having hair beauty — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses ugliness — qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses disfiguration, disfigurement, deformity — an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen; «there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect’s back»; «suffering from facial disfiguration» homeliness, plainness — an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; «fine clothes could not conceal the girl’s homeliness» blemish, mar, defect — a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body); «a facial blemish» discoloration, discolouration, stain — a soiled or discolored appearance; «the wine left a dark stain» plainness — the appearance of being plain and unpretentious elaborateness, ornateness — an ornate appearance; being elaborately (even excessively) decorated decorativeness — an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive etiolation — a pale and sickly appearance; «his etiolation signaled years in prison» quality — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; «the quality of mercy is not strained»—Shakespeare sleekness — the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored; «the sleekness of his appearance reminded me of his financial successes» |
| 2. | appearance — the event of coming into sight
happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent — an event that happens reappearance — the event of something appearing again; «the reappearance of Halley’s comet» materialisation, materialization, manifestation — an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit) manifestation — a clear appearance; «a manifestation of great emotion» apparition — the appearance of a ghostlike figure; «I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter» disappearance — the event of passing out of sight |
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| 3. |  appearance — formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
appearing, coming into court attendance, attending — the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) |
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| 4. |  appearance — a mental representation; «I tried to describe his appearance to the police»
internal representation, mental representation, representation — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image illusion, semblance — an erroneous mental representation 3D, 3-D, three-D — having a three-dimensional form or appearance; «aren’t dreams always in 3-D?» front — the outward appearance of a person; «he put up a bold front» |
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| 5. |  appearance — 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»
arrival — the act of arriving at a certain place; «they awaited her arrival» apparition — an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; «natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger» emersion, emergence — the act of emerging reappearance, return — the act of someone appearing again; «his reappearance as Hamlet has been long awaited» disappearance, disappearing — the act of leaving secretly or without explanation |
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| 6. | appearance — pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; «they try to keep up appearances»; «that ceremony is just for show»
show pretending, pretense, feigning, simulation, pretence — the act of giving a false appearance; «his conformity was only pretending» |
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appearance
noun
1. look, face, form, air, figure, image, looks, bearing, aspect, manner, expression, demeanour, mien (literary) He had the appearance of a college student.
4. impression, air, front, image, illusion, guise, facade, pretence, veneer, semblance, outward show They gave the appearance of being on both sides.
Quotations
«Appearances are often deceiving» [Aesop The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing]
«It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances» [Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray]
Proverbs
«You can’t tell a book by its cover»
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appearance
noun
1. The act of coming into view:
3. The way something or someone looks:
4. The character projected or given by someone to the public:
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Translations
شكلظُهورظُهُورمُثولمَظْهَر، هَيْئَة
vystoupenívzhledzevnějšekzjevobjevení se
udseendeydreopdukkenoptrædentilsynekomst
ilmestyminenjulkiasuulkomuotoulkonäkö
pojavljivanje
külsõ megjelenésszereplés
birting, òaî aî birtastframkomaútlit
出現
출현
dostavenie saobjavenie sa
nastopprihodvidez
ankomstuppträdande
การปรากฏตัว
sự xuất hiện
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
appearance
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
appearance
[əˈpɪər/əns] n
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
appear
(əˈpiə) verb
1. to come into view. A man suddenly appeared round the corner.
2. to arrive (at a place etc). He appeared in time for dinner.
3. to come before or present oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc. He is appearing on television today; He appeared before Judge Scott.
4. to look or seem as if (something is the case). It appears that he is wrong; He appears to be wrong.
apˈpearance noun
1. what can be seen (of a person, thing etc). From his appearance he seemed very wealthy.
2. the act of coming into view or coming into a place. The thieves ran off at the sudden appearance of two policemen.
3. the act of coming before or presenting oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc. his first appearance on the stage.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
appearance
→ ظُهُور vystoupení udseende Erscheinen εμφάνιση aparición, apariencia ilmestyminen apparition pojavljivanje comparsa 出現 출현 verschijning opptreden pojawienie się comparência, participação появление uppträdande การปรากฏตัว görünüş sự xuất hiện 出现
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
appearance
n. apariencia, aspecto.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
appearance
n apariencia, aspecto
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appearance
[əˈpɪərəns]
appearance видимость; to all appearance(s) судя по всему; по-видимому appearance вероятность appearance вид, наружность, видимость appearance (внешний) вид, наружность appearance видимость; to all appearance(s) судя по всему; по-видимому appearance видимость appearance внешний вид appearance выступление; her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом appearance выступление в суде appearance выход из печати appearance наружность appearance появление, явка appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появляться appearance правдоподобие appearance призрак; to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия appearance регистрация явки appearance регистрация явки в суд appearance формальное подчинение юрисдикции суда appearance явка в суд appearance явление (обыкн. загадочное); феномен appearance of document внешний вид документа appearance of the document внешний вид документа enter an appearance регистрировать явку first appearance первое появление appearance выступление; her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом appearance призрак; to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появляться appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появляться suspicious appearance подозрительная внешность
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1. n внешний вид, внешность, наружность
2. n видимость; маска
although hostile, he tried to preserve the appearance of neutrality — он был настроен враждебно, но скрывал это под личиной беспристрастия
3. n вид, изображение
4. n вероятность, правдоподобие
in all appearances — судя по всему, по всей видимости, по всей вероятности
5. n выступление
6. n появление, выход, публикация
7. n явка; выступление
8. n спорт. явка на соревнование
9. n явление
10. n призрак, привидение
11. n видимость; парад
12. n приличия; внешняя сторона
to keep up appearances — соблюдать приличия; делать вид, что ничего не чувственное восприятие предмета в отличие от реального его существования
Синонимический ряд:
3. arrival (noun) advent; arrival; coming; emergence; manifestation; materialisation; presentation; rise
4. aspect (noun) air; aspect; bearing; cast; countenance; demeanor; demeanour; expression; image; impression; look; mien; seeming
5. facade (noun) facade; front; guise; pretense; pretext
Антонимический ряд:
concealment; departure; disappearance; non-appearance
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appearance
əˈpɪərəns сущ.
1) появление The policeman made a timely appearance. ≈ Полицейский появлялся время от времени. The crowd went wild at their first appearance on stage. ≈ Толпа неистовствовала, когда они впервые появились на сцене. TV appearance make put in an appearance put in an appearance work on the appearance side
2) внешний вид, наружность disheveled appearance immaculate appearance neat appearance
3) видимость to all appearance(s) ≈ судя по всему;
по-видимому
4) выступление Her first appearance was a success. ≈ Ее дебют прошел с успехом. cameo appearance appearance money
5) выход из печати
6) явление (возможно, загадочное) ;
феномен I am a great observer of natural appearances. ≈ Я знатный наблюдатель явлений природы.
7) призрак (тж. в фигуральном смысле) What is this Me? A voice, a Motion, an Appearance. ≈ Так что же такое Я? Голос, движение, бесплотный призрак. Syn: apparition
наличие слова в тексте The single appearance of the word in Domesday is the earliest instance. ≈ Это слово единожды встречается в Книге Судного Дня, и это первое свидетельство о нем в истории английского языка.
9) внешнее как противопоставленное «истинному», настоящему To preserve an appearance of consistency. ≈ Чтобы сохранить видимость последовательности (тогда как на самом деле…) ∙ to keep up appearances ≈ соблюдать приличия (тж. to save appearances)внешний вид, внешность, наружность — in * по внешнему виду — to judge by *s судить по внешности — to have a noble * иметь благородную наружность — to be wonderfully improved in one’s * необыкновенно похорошеть — everything resumed its usual * все вновь обрело свой прежний вид — *s are deceitful внешность обманчива видимость;
маска — although hostile, he tried to preserve the * of neutrality он был настроен враждебно, но скрывал это под личиной беспристрастия вид, изображение( на снимке) вероятность, правдоподобие — in all *s судя по всему, по всей видимости, по всей вероятности — *s are all against you на первый взгляд все против вас;
видимо, все складывается неблагоприятно для вас — he was to all *s dead по всем признакам он был мертв появление (в поле зрения) — the time of the sun’s * время появления солнца — the * of the warships появление военных судов — the comet duly made its * as predicted комета показалась точно в рассчитанный момент появление (на приемах) — to make one’s * in society появляться в обществе — my * at the party was not very welcome на вечере я был встречен холодно — to put in an * появиться или заглянуть ненадолго — I don’t want to go to the reception, but I’d better put in an * мне не хочется идти на прием, но придется заглянуть на минутку выступление (в театре, концерте) — to make one’s first * on the stage дебютировать (в качестве актера) появление, выход (в свет), публикация( книги) явка( в суд) ;
выступление (в суде) — default of * неявка на судебное заседание — to make one’s * явиться( к назначенному сроку) на судебное заседание( спортивное) явка на соревнование явление (странное) — a queer * in the sky странное явление на небе призрак, привидение (пустая) видимость;
парад приличия;
внешняя сторона( жизни) — to keep up *s соблюдать приличия;
делать вид, что ничего не произошло( философское) чувственное восприятие предмета в отличие от реального его существования~ видимость;
to all appearance(s) судя по всему;
по-видимомуappearance вероятность ~ вид, наружность, видимость ~ (внешний) вид, наружность ~ видимость;
to all appearance(s) судя по всему;
по-видимому ~ видимость ~ внешний вид ~ выступление;
her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом ~ выступление в суде ~ выход из печати ~ наружность ~ появление, явка ~ появление;
to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.) ;
to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появляться ~ правдоподобие ~ призрак;
to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия ~ регистрация явки ~ регистрация явки в суд ~ формальное подчинение юрисдикции суда ~ явка в суд ~ явление (обыкн. загадочное) ;
феномен~ of the document внешний вид документа
first ~ первое появление
~ выступление;
her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом~ призрак;
to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия~ появление;
to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.) ;
to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появляться~ появление;
to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.) ;
to make an (или one’s) appearance показываться, появлятьсяБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > appearance
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appearance
[əʹpı(ə)rəns]
1. 1) внешний вид, внешность, наружность
to have a noble [a charming, a repulsive] appearance — иметь благородную [очаровательную, отталкивающую] наружность /внешность/
everything resumed its usual appearance — всё вновь обрело свой прежний вид
2) видимость; маска
although hostile, he tried to preserve the appearance of neutrality — он был настроен враждебно, но скрывал это под личиной беспристрастия
3) вид, изображение ()
2. вероятность, правдоподобие
in /to, by, from/ all appearances — судя по всему, по всей видимости, по всей вероятности
appearances are all against you — на первый взгляд всё против вас; видимо, всё складывается неблагоприятно для вас
the time of the sun’s appearance — время появления /восхода/ солнца
the comet duly made its appearance as predicted — комета показалась точно в рассчитанный момент
4. 1) появление ()
to make one’s appearance in society — появляться /бывать/ в обществе
my appearance at the party was not very welcome — на вечере я был встречен холодно
to put in an appearance — появиться где-л. заглянуть куда-л. ненадолго
I don’t want to go to the reception, but I’d better put in an appearance — мне не хочется идти на приём, но придётся заглянуть на минутку
2) выступление ()
5. появление, выход (), публикация ()
6. 1) явка (); выступление ()
7. 1) явление (
странное)
2) призрак, привидение
8. (пустая) видимость; парад
9.
приличия; внешняя сторона ()
to keep up /to preserve, to save/ appearances — соблюдать приличия; делать вид, что ничего не произошло
10.
чувственное восприятие предмета в отличие от реального его существования
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appearance
[ə’pɪər(ə)n(t)s]
сущ.
to make / put in an appearance — показываться, появляться
The policeman made a timely appearance. — Полицейский появился вовремя.
The single appearance of the word in Domesday Book is the earliest instance. — Единственное употребление этого слова в Книге Судного дня является самым ранним примером.
2) внешний вид, наружность
immaculate / neat appearance — безукоризненный внешний вид
Syn:
3) внешние признаки, показатели
to / by / from all appearances — судя по всему; по всей видимости
Her first appearance was a success. — Её дебют был успешным.
The crowd went wild at their first appearance on stage. — Толпа неистовствовала, когда они впервые появились на сцене.
— cameo appearance5) явление; феномен
I am a great observer of natural appearances. — Я очень люблю наблюдать за природными явлениями.
6) призрак, привидение, видение
What is this Me? A voice, a Motion, an Appearance. (T. Carlyle) — Так что же такое Я? Голос, движение, бесплотный призрак.
Syn:
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to keep up / save appearances — делать вид, что ничего не произошло
for appearances’ sake / for the sake of appearances — для вида
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appearance
сущ.
1)
а)
общ.
внешний вид, внешность, наружность
See:
It was the band’s first U.S. appearance. — Это было первое появление группы на публике в США.
The author made a rare personal appearance. — Автор сделал одно из редких появлений на публике.
3)
общ.
вероятность, правдоподобие, видимость
4)
юр.
формальное подчинение юрисдикции суда
5)
юр.
выступление в суде
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наличие слова в тексте The single appearance of the word in Domesday is the earliest instance. ≈ Это слово единожды встречается в Книге Судного Дня, и это первое свидетельство о нем в истории английского языка.Страницы
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