Applause
[ə'plɔːz] or [ə'plɔz]
Definition
(noun.) a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
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Definition
(n.) 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.
Typist: Sonia
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Acclamation, acclaim, plaudit, eclat, clapping of hands, shout of approbation, loud praise.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Praise, plaudit, laudation, encomium, commendation, approbation, acclamation,approval, eulogy, acclaim
ANT:Obloquy, condemnation, denunciation, dissatisfaction, contempt, censure, blame,vituperation, sibilation
Checker: Merle
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. The echo of a platitude.
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Examples
- There his work was received with applause. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- There was great popular applause. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- When he leaves go of his hat to use his telescope, his hat flies off, with immense applause. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- What qualities are there for which a man gets so speedy a return of applause, as those of bodily superiority, activity, and valour? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- A roar of applause that rent the air. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- A roar of deep-toned applause greeted this suggestion. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- It was at such moments that for an instant he ceased to be a reasoning machine, and betrayed his human love for admiration and applause. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The other youth maintained the contest with such spirit as to call forth enthusiastic bursts of applause. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- This, notwithstanding it was a fundamental error, was pardoned, and excited an expression of loud applause from the gallery auditors. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- On April 20th, 1792, the king came down to the Assembly and proposed war amidst great applause. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The hour mark was passed, and there were wild shouts of applause and encouragement. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- I conceived that my disasters were now completely at an end, and I looked forwards to a rich harvest, with unbounded applause. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- At every vote (the Jurymen voted aloud and individually), the populace set up a shout of applause. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- A thrill of applause bursts through the house. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Has nothing but cold water to drink, and never feels thirsty (great applause). Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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