Appearance

/əˈpɪərəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the way that someone or something looks.

Her appearance at the event turned many heads.

the outward aspect of something.

The appearance of the building was modern and inviting.

the act of coming into sight.

The sudden appearance of the comet startled astronomers.

From Old French 'aparance', from Latin 'appāre' meaning 'to appear'.

first appearance

The initial showing or occurrence of something.

clean appearance

A neat and tidy look.

public appearance

A formal or official event where someone is seen by the public.

appearance date

The specific day when something or someone is expected to be seen.

self-appearance

The image one presents of oneself.

visual appearance

The aesthetics related to sight.

Face value

Don't judge a book by its face value; appearances can be deceiving.

Show face

He's always trying to show face at parties, even if he doesn't want to be there.