appearance

• Substantiv, das bezeichnet, wie jemand oder etwas für andere aussieht, oder den Vorgang des Erscheinens bzw. der Anwesenheit.

A noun referring to the way someone or something looks to others, or the act of becoming visible or present.

1. Outward lookA2formal

   The way someone or something looks to others.

   Aussehen

   • Her appearance at the party was stunning.
   • The building's appearance has changed over the years.
   • He cares a lot about his personal appearance.

   Synonymeairaspectbearingdemeanorguiselookmiensemblance

2. Arrival or presenceB1formal

   The act of arriving or becoming visible.

   Erscheinen

   • The singer made a surprise appearance on stage.
   • His sudden appearance startled everyone in the room.
   • The appearance of the first flowers signals spring.

   Synonymeadventarrivalcomingemergencemanifestationmaterializationpresence

   Antonymedeparturedisappearanceevanescenceexitvanishingwithdrawal

3. Impression or semblanceB2formal

   An impression or false show of something.

   Eindruck oder Anschein

   • He gave the appearance of being confident, but he was nervous.
   • The company maintained an appearance of stability despite losses.
   • She kept up the appearance of a happy marriage.

   Synonymeairaspectguiseimpressionlookmaskpretensesemblanceshowveneer