Hooray
What it means
A cheerful shout or expression of joy, approval, or encouragement.
Reach for it when giving informal celebratory voice to a welcome result
A loud hooray greeted the final cyclist across the line.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when brief modern casual delight suits speech or messaging
Careful Yay can sound juvenile and is too slight for dignified recognition.
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everyday
Fits when group approval or encouragement is the general action
Careful A cheer can be wordless, sustained, or directed at a team without using hooray.
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warm
Fits when praise follows a performance or skillful act
Careful Bravo evaluates performance and can carry gendered forms in some languages.
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warm
Fits when a traditional exclamation gives robust celebration
Careful Hurrah sounds more old-fashioned and ceremonial than everyday hooray.
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professional
Fits when audience approval should be described without quoting a shout
Careful Applause is an action and may be polite rather than joyful.
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literary
Fits when historical or theatrical enthusiasm is intentional
Careful Huzzah feels archaic outside reenactment, fantasy, or playful period style.
Opposites 3
- boo
- groan
- lament
Common phrases 3
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shout hooray
Children began to shout hooray when the repaired fountain started.
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big hooray
A big hooray welcomed the volunteers back from the trail.
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chorus of hoorays
A chorus of hoorays followed the final announcement.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Wodencafe, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated