About The Word Applause

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Applause

Applause Meaning & Definition
Applause Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Applause?

[n] a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

Synonyms | Synonyms for Applause: clapping | hand clapping

Related Terms | Find terms related to Applause: acclaim | acclamation | alleluia | approbation | approval | big hand | burst of applause | cheer | cheering | cheers | chorus of cheers | clap | clapping | clapping of hands | commendation | cry | eclat | encore | hallelujah | hand | handclap | handclapping | hooray | hosanna | hurrah | hurray | huzzah | kudos | ovation | paean | plaudit | plaudits | popularity | praise | rah | rooting | round | round of applause | shout | thunder of applause | yell | yippee

See Also | approval | commendation | hand | handclap | ovation | round | standing ovation

Applause In Webster's Dictionary

\Ap*plause"\, n. [L. applaudere, applausum. See {Applaud}.] The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation. The brave man seeks not popular applause. --Dryden. Syn: Acclaim; acclamation; plaudit; commendation; approval.

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