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Definition appearance in British English

appearance noun

noun
/əˈpɪərəns/
1

the way that someone or something looks

Example

The twins are almost identical in appearance.

Example

His thinning hair gave him the appearance of a much older man.

Example

Recent initiatives have done a lot to improve the appearance of the district.

Synonyms and related words
optics appearance looks
1.1

the way that someone or something looks, when this is different to the way it really is

Example

He doesn't look well off, but you shouldn't judge by appearances.

Example

He had always given the appearance of agreeing with her ideas.

Example

She was, to all appearances, enjoying the challenges of the new job.

Synonyms and related words
optics appearance looks
2

the time when something starts to exist or be seen

Example

The disease is contagious only before the appearance of its initial symptoms.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
2.1

the fact of someone appearing, especially when you do not expect them

Example

Julie's sudden appearance in the doorway startled me.

Synonyms and related words
appear resurface emerge
3

an occasion when you are on television or in a play, movie, concert etc

Example

a public appearance

Example

She has made numerous appearances on TV game shows.

Synonyms and related words
act appearance booking
4

an occasion when you go to a court of law, committee, or similar institution so that people can ask you questions and make decisions about you

Example

He has had 14 other court appearances.

Synonyms and related words
appearance be on/under oath case
Definition appearance in British English