Defn: Exciting appetite; as, appetizing food.
The appearance of the wild ducks is very appetizing. Sir W. Scott.
APPETIZING
Ap"pe*ti`zing, adv.
Defn: So as to excite appetite.
APPIAN
Ap"pi*an, a. Etym: [L. Appius, Appianus.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to Appius. Appian Way, the great paved highway from ancient Rome trough Capua to Brundisium, now Brindisi, constructed partly by Appius Claudius, about 312 b. c.
APPLAUD
Ap*plaud", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Applauded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Applauding.] Etym: [L. applaudere; ad + plaudere to clash, to clap
the hands: cf. F. applaudir. Cf. Explode.]
1. To show approval of by clapping the hands, acclamation, or other
significant sign.
I would applaud thee to the very echo, That should applaud again.
Shak.
2. To praise by words; to express approbation of; to commend; to approve. By the gods, I do applaud his courage. Shak.
Syn.
— To praise; extol; commend; cry up; magnify; approve. See Praise.
APPLAUD
Ap*plaud", v. i.