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Viva

n.joyful, energeticplayful

What it means

A shout expressing support, approval, or celebration.

Reach for it when naming an enthusiastic public shout of support or celebration

A joyful viva rose when the rescue crew appeared.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    hurrah

    a jubilant exclamation suits the voice

    not when Hurrah celebrates without naming who is honored.

  • everyday

    cheer

    audible approval from a crowd is meant

    not when A cheer may contain no words.

  • warm

    salute

    respectful public recognition is central

    not when A salute can be restrained rather than jubilant.

  • professional

    ovation

    sustained audience applause honors a performance

    not when An ovation is longer and usually nonverbal.

  • formal

    acclamation

    public approval is collective and emphatic

    not when Acclamation is the act, not necessarily the shouted word.

Said against

3
  • boo
  • jeer
  • denunciation

It naturally appears in

3
  • shout a viva

    Supporters began to shout a viva as the rescuers arrived.

  • rousing viva

    A rousing viva closed the neighborhood celebration.

  • spontaneous viva

    A spontaneous viva rose from the students after the announcement.