Appearance meaning

What does “appearance” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“appearance” is a noun with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing.

appearance

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Synonymsvisual aspect
the event of coming into sight
Oppositesdisappearance
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
Synonymsappearing coming into court
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”
Oppositesdisappearance
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”
Synonymsshow

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University