APPLAUSE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word applause. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for APPLAUSE
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| acclaim | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval verb • praise vociferously • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval | ||||||
| clapping | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | ||||||
| commendation | nounn | |||||
noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||
| bravo | nounn | |||||
noun • a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed • a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance verb • applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava' | ||||||
| cheering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry | ||||||
| hand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb • a hired laborer on a farm or ranch • something written by hand • ability • a position given by its location to the side of an object • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • one of two sides of an issue • a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece • a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses • a member of the crew of a ship • a card player in a game of bridge • a round of applause to signify approval • terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) • physical assistance verb • place into the hands or custody of • guide or conduct or usher somewhere | ||||||
| handclap | nounn | |||||
noun • a clap of the hands to indicate approval | ||||||
| kudos | nounn | |||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation | ||||||
| ovation | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | ||||||
| plaudits | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||
| cheers | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • give encouragement to • show approval or good wishes by shouting • cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful • become cheerful • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
| standing ovation | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | ||||||
| acclamation | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||
| approbation | nounn | |||||
noun • official approval • official recognition or approval | ||||||
| approval | nounn | |||||
noun • the formal act of approving • a feeling of liking something or someone good • acceptance as satisfactory • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||
| plaudit | nounn | |||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||
| hand clapping | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | ||||||