Meaning
semblance, appearance
- an outward aspect or semblance, often deceptive or superficial
In a sentence
Cercavano di mantenere almeno una parvenza di serenità.
They tried to keep up at least a semblance of calm.
Dopo il trasloco ci volle una settimana per ritrovare una parvenza d'ordine.
After the move, it took a week to regain a semblance of order.
Quell'accordo non offre nemmeno una minima parvenza di giustizia.
That agreement doesn't offer even the slightest semblance of justice.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parvenza | feminine · singular |
| parvenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always singular in expressions like 'una parvenza di...' (a semblance of...).
- Implies that the reality may not match the appearance.