Definition Dictionary

To contradict an appearance or suggest that something is misleading.

Showing a sense of superiority while appearing to be helpful or polite.

The act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.

Either of the two annual times when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, with day and night approximately equal in length.

A building's front, or a misleading outward appearance.

Impressively large in appearance or excessively ambitious and pretentious.

Based on or producing a misleading appearance or illusion.

A contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.

An appearance of relaxed ease or lack of concern.

Appearing casually calm or unconcerned.

Presented as the reason or appearance, though the reality may differ.

Treating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.

A false appearance, claim, or show of something.

Trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.

To renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.

Dazzlingly bright, rich, or impressive in appearance.

Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.

An outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.

Carelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.

Appearing convincing or correct while actually being misleading or unsound.

To make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.

Oppressively hot and humid; sometimes describing an intensely sensual appearance or manner.

Strangely dreamlike or unreal in appearance or experience.

Present or appearing almost everywhere.