appearance meaning and definition

APPEARANCE noun

Definition of appearance (noun)

1. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
   • synonyms: visual aspect
2. the event of coming into sight
   • antonym: disappearance
3. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
   • synonyms: appearing, coming into court
4. a mental representation
   • "I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
5. the act of appearing in public view
   • "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"
   • antonym: disappearance
6. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
   • "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
   • synonyms: show