semblance meaning and definition

SEMBLANCE noun

Definition of semblance (noun)

1. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
   • "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
   • synonyms: color, colour, gloss
2. an erroneous mental representation
   • synonyms: illusion
3. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
   • synonyms: likeness