26984 words

appearances

2 definitions • 6 examples
1
what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are:

Examples:

He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested.
Judging by appearances, the organizers have spent a lot of money on the event.
She seemed friendly and easy-going, but appearances can be deceiving.
We are concerned that the committee is concerned with appearances rather than reality.
Contrary to appearances, the Scottish government did not change much during those years.
2
what things look like or seem to be rather than what they actually are:

Examples:

He was a far more complicated man than outward appearances suggested.

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