semblance

noun
UK: /ˈsɛmbləns/
US: /ˈsɛmbləns/

  1. The way that something appears or looks, often falsely.

    1. He has a semblance of calm.
    2. The city returned to a semblance of normality after the war, though scars remained.

  2. An outward or token appearance or form that is not necessarily genuine or real.

    1. They kept up some semblance of order.
    2. The group maintained a semblance of unity despite internal disagreements on policy.

Synonyms

appearance likeness guise pretense facade veneer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "semblance" in English means: The way that something appears or looks, often falsely., An outward or token appearance or form that is not necessarily genuine or real..

The phonetic transcription of "semblance" is /ˈsɛmbləns/ in British English and /ˈsɛmbləns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "semblance": appearance, likeness, guise, pretense, facade, veneer.

Example usage of "semblance": "He has a semblance of calm.". More examples on the page.