facade-like
intermediateB2/fəˈsɑːd-laɪk/ · fa-cade-like
having the appearance of a facade, superficial or deceptive in nature.
Meanings
having the appearance of a facade, superficial or deceptive in nature.
چہرہ دار، جو ظاہری صورت میں ہے، سطحی یا دھوکہ دہی کی نوعیت کا。
چہرہ دار
chehra dar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- facade-like appearance
- facade-like behavior
- facade-like structure
Example Sentences
The building had a facade-like quality that masked its inner flaws.
عمارت میں ایسا چہرہ دار معیار تھا جو اس کی اندرونی خامیوں کو چھپاتا تھا۔
Imarat mein aisa chehra dar mayar tha jo is ki andaruni khamiyon ko chhupata tha.
Her facade-like smile concealed her true feelings.
اس کی چہرہ دار مسکراہٹ نے اس کے حقیقی جذبات کو چھپایا۔
Us ki chehra dar muskurahat ne us ke haqeeqi jazbat ko chhupaya.
The facade-like decor of the restaurant attracted many guests.
ریستوران کی چہرہ دار سجاوٹ نے بہت سے مہمانوں کو متوجہ کیا۔
Restaurant ki chehra dar sajawat ne bohat se mehmanon ko mutwajjah kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remembering 'facade-like' as something that looks good but may be hiding flaws helps reinforce its meaning.
Picture a beautiful building facade that, upon closer inspection, reveals behind it an unkempt structure.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "façade" — the front of a building
First known use: 20th century
The term 'facade-like' derives from the French word 'façade', which refers to the exterior face of a building, often emphasizing its artistic appearance. Over time, 'facade-like' has been adapted to describe entities or situations that are superficial or only skin-deep.