applause

ap-plause · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Approval or praise expressed by clapping the hands together.

  2. 2.

    Approval or acclaim in general.

Phrases & expressions

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    round of applause — A period of sustained clapping.
  • •
    standing ovation — Applause while standing, showing great appreciation.
  • •
    thunderous applause — Very loud and enthusiastic clapping.
  • •
    polite applause — Courteous but unenthusiastic clapping.
  • •
    burst into applause — Begin clapping suddenly.

Related words

Antonyms: booing, jeering, silence
See also: acclaim, cheer, clap, ovation
Synonyms: acclaim, cheering, clapping, ovation

Etymology

From Latin applausus ("applause"), past participle of applaudere ("to clap, strike upon"), from ad- ("to") + plaudere ("to clap, strike").