Appearance

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈpɪrəns/

Definitions of appearance

noun the way that someone or something looks or seems

Example Sentences

A1 Her appearance changed after she cut her hair.

A2 The appearance of the building was quite impressive.

B1 The suspect's appearance matched the description given by the witness.

B2 The actress's appearance at the award show caused a stir in the media.

C1 The appearance of the new product was carefully designed to appeal to a younger demographic.

C2 His appearance at the conference signaled a shift in company strategy.

adjective relating to how someone or something looks or seems

Example Sentences

A1 She has a nice appearance.

A2 The appearance of the new restaurant is very inviting.

B1 The appearance of the old building was deceiving; it was actually very modern inside.

B2 His appearance at the meeting was unexpected but welcome.

C1 The appearance of the actress on the red carpet was flawless and elegant.

C2 The appearance of the painting was so lifelike, it almost seemed real.

Examples of appearance in a Sentence

formal Her appearance at the conference was impeccable, with every detail carefully thought out.

informal I really like your new appearance with the shorter hair, it suits you.

slang Wow, your appearance is on point today, you're looking fly!

figurative His appearance of confidence masked the nervousness he felt inside.

Grammatical Forms of appearance

past tense

appeared

plural

appearances

comparative

more appearance

superlative

most appearance

present tense

appear

future tense

will appear

perfect tense

have appeared

continuous tense

is appearing

singular

appearance

positive degree

appearance

infinitive

to appear

gerund

appearing

participle

appeared

Origin and Evolution of appearance

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'appearance' originated from the Latin word 'apparentia', which is derived from the verb 'apparere' meaning 'to appear'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appearance' has evolved to encompass not just physical presence but also the way something or someone is perceived or understood by others.