English / proverb
Appearances Are Deceptive
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Outward visual impressions can be misleading, as true character and value lie beneath the surface
In context
01
Their ancestral cottage looked weathered from the outside, but appearances are deceptive as inside it was warm and luxurious.
02
Never judge a relative's kindness solely by a quiet demeanor, for appearances are deceptive.
Synonyms
all that glitters is not gold,looks can deceive,outward signs mislead
Antonyms
what you see is what you get,true to form
Collocations
prove that appearances are deceptive,remember appearances are deceptive,warn that appearances are deceptive