ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Plaudit

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈplɔːdɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Plaudit is a noun meaning A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

Meaning

A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

More Meanings

  1. (now often specifically) An award or commendation; a formal recognition of approval or achievement.
  2. (rare, usually transitive) To issue or confer a plaudit upon.

Example Sentences

The plaudits reverberated thunderously in the auditorium.
Sofie has been showered in plaudits for her paradigm-shifting discoveries.
NR has earned plaudits from far and wide for completing the project in difficult circumstances and for maintaining some access to Drax throughout.
They were very orderly- there were neither scoffs nor plaudits, and when they saw us at the window above them there were many who buried their faces in their arms and wept.

Word Forms

Synonyms for plaudit

Depending on context, synonyms include acclaim, approbation, encomium, applause, clap, clapping.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include acclaim, acclamation, eclat, praising, laudation, accolade.

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