Plaudit
n.joyful, kindformal
What it means
An expression of emphatic approval, especially one offered publicly.
Reach for it when naming praise received for a notable achievement or contribution
The restoration earned a plaudit from every conservation judge.
Choose between these
6- playful
to celebrate someone's success in relaxed contemporary language
not when Kudos will sound casual in a formal citation or historical account.
- everyday
for approval expressed in any setting or degree
not when Praise is the broad term and need not be public or especially enthusiastic.
- warm
when one person offers a courteous admiring remark
not when A compliment is more personal and lighter than a public plaudit.
- warm
when admiration is expressed through a speech, work, or commemorative act
not when A tribute often honors a person and can carry remembrance rather than current approval.
- professional
commendation
for official recognition of worthy conduct or work
not when A commendation is usually formal and may be documented or awarded.
- formal
when approval is widespread and conspicuously voiced
not when Acclaim refers to a collective reputation more readily than one praising remark.
Said against
3- criticism
- censure
- rebuke
It naturally appears in
3- earn a plaudit
The accessible redesign helped the studio earn a plaudit from the jury.
- critical plaudit
A critical plaudit drew new readers to the debut collection.
- public plaudit
The mayor's public plaudit recognized years of quiet volunteer work.