applause

1 enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public Synonyms of applause acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s), réclame Words Related to applause 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 of applause boo, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger, snort, whistle; gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt Antonyms of applause booing, hissing

2 public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city Synonyms of applause acclaim, accolade, glory, bay(s), credit, distinction, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sunWords Related to applause celebrity, fame, renown, repute; compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute; acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody; citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation; elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification