semblance

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A likeness, a similarity; the quality of being similar.
2. (countable, uncountable) The way something looks or appears; an appearance; a form.

Synonyms

appearance

likeness

resemblance

look

similarity

impression

aspect

countenance

face

expression

illusion

color

colour

complexion

gloss

guise

like

mien

pretense

similitude

veneer

outward appearance

air

emergence

copy

outward appearances

obverse

outward

presence

development

reflection

closeness

sameness

sight

apparition

immaculate appearance

simulation

trace

neat appearance

view

figure

form

visage

external appearance

facet

image

imitation

facade

extrinsic feature

Translations

apparence

Anschein

apariencia

apparenza

görünüş

schijn

semejanza

semelhança

air

parvenza

aparência

aparença

voorkomen

sembianza

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɛm.bləns/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: semblaunce

In summary

From Middle English semblaunce, from Old French semblance, from semblant, present participle of sembler.