About The Word Plaudit
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Plaudit
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What's The Definition Of Plaudit?
[n] enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Plaudit: acclaim | acclamation | eclat | plaudits Related Terms | Find terms related to Plaudit: acclaim | acclamation | applause | big hand | burst of applause | cheer | clap | clapping | clapping of hands | eclat | encore | hand | handclap | handclapping | ovation | popularity | round of applause | thunder of applause See Also | approval | commendation Plaudit In Webster's Dictionary \Plau"dit\, n. [From L. plaudite do ye praise (which was
said by players at the end of a performance), 2d pers. pl.
imperative of plaudere. Cf. {Plausible}.]
A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.
Not in the shouts and plaudits of the throng.
--Longfellow.
Syn: Acclamation; applause; encomium; commendation;
approbation; approval.
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