réclame

ré·clame

noun \rā-ˈkläm\

Definition of RÉCLAME

1

: a gift for dramatization or publicity : showmanship

2

: public acclaim <the play won critical réclame>

Examples of RÉCLAME

1. <one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame>
2. <the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death>

Origin of RÉCLAME

French, advertising, from réclamer to appeal, from Middle French reclamer

First Known Use: 1883

Related to RÉCLAME

Synonyms: acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), applause

Antonyms: booing, hissing

Related Words: clapping; bravo, hail, hallelujah, hurrah (also hooray or hoorah), hosanna, huzzah (or huzza); acclaim, accolade, citation, commendation, compliment, encomium, eulogy, homage, kudo, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute; kudos, praise

Near Antonyms: boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, snort, whistle; gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt

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Rhymes with RÉCLAME

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