Applause

Quick meaning: Applause is a noun meaning 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.

Meaning

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.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) To applaud.

Example Sentences

Now Ahab ſees the ground of that applauſed conſent of his rabble of Prophets: […]

Livy never gets her share of those applauses, but it is because the people do not know. Yet she is entitled to the lion's share.

Rice’s celebrations upon his goal were controlled, muted. Not so those of Grealish, who lapped up the applause of the England fans behind the goal.

A few days before, the adulations and applauses of a nation were sounding in her [Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma's] ears, and now she was come to this!

Word Forms

• applauses
• applausing
• applaused

Synonyms for applause

Depending on context, synonyms include plaudit, clap, clapping, acclaim, acclamation, laudits.

Antonyms for applause

Common opposites include boo, deride.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include clapping, clap, ovation, become, acclaim, applaud.

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