appearance
[əˈpɪrəns]
Definition:
1. Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing.
2. The event of coming into sight.
3. The act of appearing in public view.
'appearance' example sentence:
- She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance.
- Her sudden appearance did not seem to perturb him in the least.
- When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances.
- He's very insecure about his appearance.
- To all outward appearances they were perfectly happy.
- He had the appearance of a college student.
- They became civic heroes and received a tumultuous ovation on their appearance in New York City.
- Don't be fooled by his appearance.
- He was a small and to all appearances an unassuming man.
- He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance.
- Her appearance at this moment is an omen of disaster.
- The Dutch player will make his first appearance for Liverpool this Saturday.
- Organically grown produce does not differ greatly in appearance from conventionally grown crops.
- The President made a personal appearance at the event.
- My appearance looked foreign.
- She would joke about her appearance.
- It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident.
- She just wanted to keep up appearances for the kids.
- The two visitors provided a startling contrast in appearance.
- I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time) .
- The sudden appearance of a few bags of rice could start a riot.
- Judging by appearances can be misleading.
- The plant resembles grass in appearance.
- The commentators make endless quips about the players' appearance.
- She had always prided herself on her appearance.
- You must put in an appearance, at least, or she'll think you're avoiding her.
- He worries obsessively about his appearance.
- the appearance of claims about the minister's private life in the press.
- She became neglectful of her appearance.
- Ronnie put a high value on his appearance.
- His parents' obsession with keeping up appearances haunted his childhood.
- It had the appearance of the18th century church.
- To all appearances he was dead.
- Often physical appearance is indicative of how a person feels.
- He made a brief, unexpected appearance at the office.
- He knows better than to judge by appearances.
- The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel.
- It was the president's second public appearance to date.
- It spoiled the appearance of the whole building.
- He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be ) enjoying himself.
- Lawyers advised their clients that a neat appearance went down well with the judges.
- Young people are very sensitive about their appearance.
- He made a guest appearance on the show.
- He was always criticising his wife's appearance.
- She once made a brief appearance on television.
- She used to be so fussy about her appearance.
- Appearances can often be deceptive.
- I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance.
- He took in every detail of her appearance.
- The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance.
- He gave every appearance of enjoying himself.
- She sets great store by her appearance.
- The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run.
- This may be the band's last public appearance together.