Appearance Definition & Meaning
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
- 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; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
"Appearance" in song lyrics
See how appearance is used in real songs:
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"Homeless veterans, who can't help they appearance"
Akrobatik f/ Brenna Gethers — Rain -
"Lightning as his appearance"
Almighty f/ Holocaust — Planet In Peril -
"We be demandin' ten grand an appearance"
Army of the Pharaohs — Battle Cry
Words that rhyme with appearance
Usage tips for "appearance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "appearance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for appearance to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does appearance mean?
- 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 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; "they try to keep up appearances
- What part of speech is appearance?
- Appearance is a noun.
- How many definitions does appearance have?
- Appearance has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).