Semblance: meaning, definitions and examples
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semblance
[ หsษmblษns ]
in appearance
The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
Synonyms
appearance, resemblance, semblant
Examples of usage
- The house has the semblance of a traditional cottage but is actually a modern design.
- Her smile was only a semblance of happiness, hiding the pain she felt inside.
resemblance
A resemblance or similarity to something, especially when not identical.
Synonyms
likeness, resemblance, similarity
Examples of usage
- There was a semblance of truth in his story, but it was mostly fiction.
- The new painting bore a semblance to the artist's earlier works.
show
A mere show or pretense of something without the reality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The meeting had the semblance of progress, but nothing was actually accomplished.
- His apology was just a semblance of remorse, as he continued to repeat the same behavior.
Translations
Translations of the word "semblance" in other languages:
๐ต๐น semelhanรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคพเคจเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รhnlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kemiripan
๐บ๐ฆ ัั ะพะถัััั
๐ต๐ฑ podobieลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ้กไผผ
๐ซ๐ท ressemblance
๐ช๐ธ semejanza
๐น๐ท benzerlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฌ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ podobnost
๐ธ๐ฐ podobnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ธไผผ
๐ธ๐ฎ similarnost
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญking
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑาัะฐัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแแแแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxลarlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ semejanza
Etymology
The word 'semblance' originated from the Old French term 'semblance', which means 'semblance, appearance, image'. It entered the English language in the late 13th century. Over the centuries, 'semblance' has been used to describe the outward appearance or form of something, often in contrast to the reality beneath the surface. The word has evolved to encompass the concept of similarity or resemblance without being identical. Today, 'semblance' is commonly used to convey the idea of a superficial show or pretense.