Viva
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.
Words to choose between 5
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playful
Fits when a jubilant exclamation suits the voice
Careful Hurrah celebrates without naming who is honored.
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everyday
Fits when audible approval from a crowd is meant
Careful A cheer may contain no words.
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warm
salute
Fits when respectful public recognition is central
Careful A salute can be restrained rather than jubilant.
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professional
Fits when sustained audience applause honors a performance
Careful An ovation is longer and usually nonverbal.
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formal
Fits when public approval is collective and emphatic
Careful Acclamation is the act, not necessarily the shouted word.
Opposites 3
- boo
- jeer
- denunciation
Common phrases 3
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shout a viva
Supporters began to shout a viva as the rescuers arrived.
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rousing viva
A rousing viva closed the neighborhood celebration.
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spontaneous viva
A spontaneous viva rose from the students after the announcement.
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