ALL meanings of appearances
ap·pear·ance
A a - noun appearances the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public: the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders' meeting. 1
- noun appearances the state, condition, manner, or style in which a person or object appears; outward look or aspect: a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance. 1
- noun appearances outward show or seeming; semblance: to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor. 1
- noun appearances Law. the coming into court of either party to a suit or action. 1
- noun appearances appearances, outward impressions, indications, or circumstances: By all appearances, he enjoyed himself. 1
- noun appearances Philosophy. the sensory, or phenomenal, aspect of existence to an observer. 1
- noun appearances Archaic. an apparition. 1
- idioms appearances keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc.: They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money. 1
- idioms appearances make an appearance, to come; arrive: He didn't make an appearance until after midnight. 1
- idioms appearances put in an appearance, to attend a gathering or meeting, especially for a very short time: The author put in an appearance at the cocktail party on her way to dinner. 1
- noun appearances Plural form of appearance. 1
- noun appearances plural of appearance. 0