appearance — the way that someone or something looks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the way that someone or something looks
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɪrəns/
Example Sentences
- Don't judge people by their appearance - my math teacher looks like a rockstar but explains calculus like poetry.
- The CEO made a surprise appearance at the company picnic wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt.
- Her appearance at the job interview was professional and confident.
appearance
NOUN[/əˈpɪrəns/]
the way that someone or something looks
Her appearance at the gala turned every head in the ballroom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'apparence', derived from Latin 'apparentia' (a showing, visibility), which comes from the verb 'apparere' (to appear, become visible), composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to come forth, be visible).
Breakdown
ap- (to) + par- (come forth, be visible) + -ance (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = appearance
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't judge people by their appearance - my math teacher looks like a rockstar but explains calculus like poetry.”
“The CEO made a surprise appearance at the company picnic wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt.”
“Her appearance at the job interview was professional and confident.”
“The magician's appearance on stage was accompanied by smoke and dramatic music.”
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