Synonyms of applause
23 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for applause is acclaim. Other synonyms of applause are acclamation, plaudit, clapping, congratulation and approbation. The opposite of applause is boo.
Synonyms and similar words for applause
nounThe act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping...
- acclaimAn acclamation; a shout of applause.
- acclamationA shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
- approbationThe act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval...
- approval
- commendation
- plauditA mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.
- accolade
- attaboyA cry of encouragement; an accolade.
- appreciation
- compliment
- congratulationThe act of congratulating.
- encomium
- encouragement
- laudationThe act of lauding; high praise or commendation.
- laudits
- praise
- props
- tout
- clap
- clappingThe action by which someone or something claps.
- commend obsolete
- douceur obsolete
- extolment obsoletePraise.
Opposite of applause
Meaning of applause
- noun The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
- verb To applaud.
applause in other languages
Questions about synonyms of applause
- What is another word for applause?
- Applause has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as acclaim, acclamation, plaudit, clapping, congratulation, approbation, attaboy and approval.
- What is the opposite of applause?
- The opposite of applause is boo.
- What does applause mean?
- Applause means the act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
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