Acclamation

Quick meaning: Acclamation is a noun meaning A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

Meaning

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

More Meanings

1. The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.
2. (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
3. (politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

Example Sentences

See also: uncontested, by default

With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.

The medals on which laudatory acclamations are recorded are called by antiquaries acclamation medals.

Sometimes a member nominates a chairman and no vote is taken, the assembly signifying their approval by acclamation.

Word Forms

• acclamations

Synonyms for acclamation

Depending on context, synonyms include acclaim, plaudits, eclat, plaudit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include acclaim, plaudit, eclat, plaudits, ovation, unanimously.

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