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Synonyms & Antonyms of appearance
1
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
- the dignified appearance of this church leader
- the country club's manicured lawns and well-groomed appearance in general
Synonyms for appearance
Words Related to appearance
- air,
- attitude,
- bearing,
- behavior,
- comportment,
- demeanor,
- deportment,
- manner,
- poise,
- pose
- countenance,
- face,
- features,
- habit,
- habitus,
- person
- [archaic],
- physiognomy,
- superficies,
- visage
Phrases Synonymous with appearance
2
outward and often deceptive indication
- can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?
Synonyms for appearance
Words Related to appearance
- affectation,
- demonstration,
- display,
- fiction,
- image,
- imitation,
- imposture,
- likeness,
- make-believe
- (also make-belief),
- pose,
- pretense
- (or pretence),
- representation,
- simulation
Phrases Synonymous with appearance
3
the act of coming upon a scene
- his appearance at the party caused considerable speculation
Synonyms for appearance
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The first known use of appearance was in the 14th century
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