English Explanatory Dictionary

clothes don't make the man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. One cannot accurately judge a person solely by their appearance.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clothes don't make the man.wav

Word forms

clothes don't make the man

Synonyms

the cowl does not make the monk you can't judge a book by its cover

Antonyms

fine feathers make fine birds clothes make the man

Related words

dress the part
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