Acclamation
What it means
Enthusiastic public approval expressed by many people together.
Reach for it when describing collective praise that is immediate and unmistakable
The retiring goalkeeper walked onto the field to thunderous acclamation.
Words to choose between 6
| everyday | |
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| warm | |
| professional | |
| formal |
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| literary |
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everyday
Fits when clapping is the literal form of approval
Careful Applause can be polite or routine rather than overwhelming.
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everyday
cheering
Fits when shouted support and excitement are the main sounds
Careful Cheering can support a team without judging merit.
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warm
Fits when a sustained audience tribute is the visible event
Careful An ovation is specifically a demonstrative response, often while standing.
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professional
approval
Fits when agreement or acceptance matters more than emotional display
Careful Approval is too restrained for a jubilant public response.
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formal
Fits when broad public praise persists beyond one event
Careful Acclaim may accumulate through reviews rather than erupt from a crowd.
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literary
plaudits
Fits when multiple expressions of praise suit elevated reporting
Careful Plaudits sounds ornate in a direct account of a local event.
Opposites 3
- condemnation
- disapproval
- booing
Common phrases 3
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loud acclamation
The rescue crew entered the hall to loud acclamation.
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public acclamation
Her years of service received public acclamation at the ceremony.
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chosen by acclamation
With no opposing candidate, Mira was chosen by acclamation.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated