applause
Plural: applauses
Noun
- Approval or praise expressed by clapping.
- a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
- The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Verb
- To applaud.
Examples
- His bingo play of ’JINXING’ was met with a round of silent, grudging applause.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin applausus, from applaudō (“I strike against, I applaud”) (whence applaud).
Synonyms
clapping, hand clapping, acclaim, acclamation, accolade, applause, approbation, approval, attaboy, clap, commendation, compliment, congratulation, douceur, encomium, encouragement, laudation, laudits, plaudit, praise, props, tout
Scrabble Score: 12
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