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Synonyms of appearance

22 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for appearance is apparition. Other synonyms of appearance are phenomenon, aspect and look. The opposite of appearance is nonappearance.

Synonyms and similar words for appearance

nounThe act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

nounA thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.

nounThe way something looks; personal presence.

nounThat which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying...

  • semblanceThe outward appearance or form of a person or thing.
  • showOutward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance.
  • pretenseThe action of pretending; false or simulated show or appearance; false or hypocritical assertion or representation.
  • façade
  • facadeA deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
  • visageThe appearance or aspect of something, especially when expressive or distinctive.

nounAn instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, lawsuit or other...

  • air
  • figureThe appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person.
  • garbA guise, external appearance.
  • lookPhysical appearance, visual impression.
  • mannerCharacteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing.

nounAct of appearing in public.

  • debutThe first appearance of a debutante in society.

Opposite of appearance

nounMore antonyms

Meaning of appearance

  1. noun The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
  2. noun A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
  3. noun The way something looks; personal presence.

Full definition of appearance

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Questions about synonyms of appearance

What is another word for appearance?
Appearance has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apparition, phenomenon, aspect and look.
What is the opposite of appearance?
The opposite of appearance is nonappearance.
What does appearance mean?
Appearance means the act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

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