Synonyms for acclamation
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Definitions
- n. 1
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
Forms
- Plural
- acclamations → applauses, acclaims, cheers, praises…
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Applause is expressed in any way, by stamping of feet, clapping of hands, waving of handkerchiefs, etc., as well as by the voice; acclamation is the spontaneous and hearty approval of many at once, and strictly by the voice alone.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- approval This bill was sent to the Senate for its approval.
- praise Why do you get embarrassed when people praise you?
- applause The king’s portrait was unveiled to great applause.
- acclaim The mayor's speech was received with much acclaim.
By length
- 5 letters
- cheer1, eclat
- 6 letters
- praise1
- 7 letters
- acclaim2, plaudit2
- 8 letters
- approval3, applause2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (acclaim2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- acclamation
- Italiano
- acclamazione
- Español
- aclamación
- Deutsch
- Akklamation
- Català
- aclamació