January 30th - Word of the Day - Appearance
ap·pear·ance
[uh-peer-uh’ns]
noun
1. the act or fact of appearing, as to the eye or mind or before the public: the unannounced appearance of dinner guests; the last appearance of Caruso in Aïda; her first appearance at a stockholders’ meeting.
2.
the state, condition, manner, or style in
which
a person or
object
appears
;
outward look or aspect:
a table of antique appearance; a man of noble appearance.
3.
outward show or seeming; semblance:
to avoid the appearance of coveting an honor.
4.
Law .
the coming into court of either party to a suit or action.
5. appearances,
outward impressions, indications, or circumstances:
By all appearances, he enjoyed himself.
6.
Philosophy .
the sensory, or phenomenal, aspect of existence to an observer.
7.
Archaic . anapparition.
Idioms
8. keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc.: They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money.
Idioms
8. keep up appearances, to maintain a public impression of decorum, prosperity, etc., despite reverses, unfavorable conditions, etc.: They tried to keep up appearances after losing all their money.
9. make an appearance,
to come; arrive:
He didn’t make an appearance until after midnight.
10. put in an appearance,
to attend a gathering or meeting, especially for a very short time:
The author put in an appearance at the cocktail party on her way to dinner.