semblence

/ˈsɛm.bə.ləns/

Definitions

1. noun

an outward appearance or show of something, especially a quality or feeling that is not genuine or is difficult to detect

“She tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy despite her inner turmoil.”

Synonyms

  • appearance
  • guise
  • pretext

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • reality