Dictionary Check: appearance
"appearance" is a valid word!
Scrabble
16
points
Words with Friends
20
points
Definition
noun
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
noun
the event of coming into sight
noun
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
noun
a mental representation
Example:
"I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
noun
the act of appearing in public view
Example:
"the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"
noun
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Example:
"they try to keep up appearances"
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