Synonyms of applauded

applauded

verb

past tense of applaud

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• acclaimed
• cheered
• lauded
• touted
• endorsed
• accredited
• clapped
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• celebrated
• rose (to)
• extolled
• favored
• doffed one's hat to
• eulogized
• supported
• ballyhooed
• bravoed
• sang
• rooted (for)
• flattered
• emblazoned
• overpraised
• idolized
• magnified
• adulated
• belauded
• deified
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprehended
• reprobated
• reproached
• reproved
• excoriated
• discommended
• castigated
• lambasted
• vilified
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applauded

The playcalling duties have been assumed by offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, a move that Tepper applauded. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

During one rehearsal scene between them — a master-class, no other word for it — the Telluride crowd applauded in the middle of the movie. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Samantha Sommer also was in the audience and applauded Macklemore's performance. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Tributes to city workers and community volunteers dominated Thursday’s Lake Station City Council meeting as members shared personal experiences and applauded residents for helping neighbors. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026