Semblance

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛmbləns/

Definitions of semblance

noun the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy after the accident.

A2 The old house had a semblance of grandeur despite its dilapidated state.

B1 The company's restructuring gave a semblance of stability to the employees.

B2 The politician's speech was filled with semblance of truth, but many doubted his sincerity.

C1 The elaborate stage set gave a semblance of reality to the theatrical performance.

C2 The artist's painting captured the essence of a cityscape with remarkable semblance to reality.

Examples of semblance in a Sentence

formal The painting bore a striking semblance to the original masterpiece.

informal There was a semblance of order in the chaotic room.

slang She tried to maintain a semblance of coolness, but we could tell she was nervous.

figurative The politician's promises had only a semblance of truth to them.

Grammatical Forms of semblance

• past tense: resembled
• plural: semblances
• comparative: more semblance
• superlative: most semblance
• present tense: seems
• future tense: will seem
• perfect tense: has seemed
• continuous tense: is seeming
• singular: semblance
• positive degree: semblance
• infinitive: to seem
• gerund: seeming
• participle: seemed

Origin and Evolution of semblance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'semblance' originated from the Old French term 'semblance' which means 'appearance, resemblance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'semblance' has evolved to also include the idea of something that appears to be true or real, but may not necessarily be so.