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plaudit

plaudit

4 8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
  • noun
  • /ˈplɔːdɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : elogio
  • After her remarkable performance, she was showered with plaudits from the audience.
  • win plaudits
  • earn plaudits
  • receive plaudits

Examples

  • So James Hunt gets the plaudits of the crowd, the first Briton to win a British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch since Jim Clark in 1964.

  • With this audience, he often gets plaudits for his jargon-free, straightforward, sometimes humorous, and often biting prose.

    Academic text (1998)
  • People are ready to take praise and plaudits when, in reality, they are in no danger at all?

    Blog text (32)
  • Rather, plaudits are given only to those students and faculty who fit and accept multicultural values.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Cloud Atlas is a brilliantly written book and absolutely worth all of the plaudits it gets.

    Blog text (8)
  • Zeebox has gained more plaudits than many for testing the second-screen waters.

    Blog text (4)
  • Nicolle earned plaudits from comic artists and a nomination for an Eisner Award.

    Blog text (5)
  • Artists, politicians, and soldiers win plaudits and notoriety, although so many impose themselves only lightly and transiently upon the motors of social change.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Swedish/Issaquah earned plaudits for efforts to tamp down energy consumption—a challenge for a hospital operating 24/7.

    Blog text (26)
  • The film received widespread plaudits from critics for its powerful storytelling.

Synonyms

congratulation
vsplaudit
904 1.3

Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success

is general enthusiastic approval, not specifically a personal congratulatory act
compliment
vsplaudit
342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

is stronger enthusiastic commendation rather than a brief polite remark
ovation
vsplaudit
55 4.3

A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval

is broader praise or approval, not only applause or public display
commendation
vsplaudit
  • Formal
39 6.8

An official award or letter praising someone for good work

is general strong approval, not limited to formal awards
acclaim
vsplaudit
30 4.2

Praise given to someone in public for an achievement

is any strong praise, not only public celebration of achievement
rave
vsplaudit
29 4.5

A very positive review that praises something strongly

is general strong praise, not limited to reviews or arts
good word
vsplaudit
26 2.5

Short praise said about someone to help them be chosen for something

is broader enthusiastic approval, not just a brief recommendation
kudos
vsplaudit
21 5.3

Praise and respect people give for doing something well

is an expression of approval itself rather than the reputation received
rave review
vsplaudit
  • Literature
15 3.3

A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play

is enthusiastic approval in any form, not only evaluative reviews
positive feedback
vsplaudit
6 3.2

Comments that praise or encourage someone's work

is a strong commendation focused on praise rather than ongoing comments
approbation
vsplaudit
  • Formal
4 8.5

Official approval or praise from a person in charge

is enthusiastic approval but not necessarily an official endorsement
acclamation
vsplaudit
3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

covers strong praise more broadly, not only vocal group approval
encomium
vsplaudit
  • Formal
1 9.9

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly

is more general enthusiastic approval rather than a formal tribute
plaudits
vsplaudit
  • Formal
8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

is the same meaning but appears as a plural written form
eclat
vsplaudit
  • Formal
9.9

A big public success that gets praise and attention

focuses on direct praise rather than success or spectacle
extolment
vsplaudit
  • Literature
9.9

A lot of praise for someone or something

is general enthusiastic commendation without the formal literary tone

Antonyms

512 3.0

Disapproval that points out faults

45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

How Laudatory

ovation
55 4.3
commendation
  • Formal
39 6.8
plaudit
  • Formal
4 8.2
praise
161 1.0
compliment
342 1.6

Surface Forms

plaudit singular
plaudits plural

Etymology

The word plaudit comes from the Latin verb plaudere, which means 'to clap'. Think of clapping after a great show—just like in applaud or applause—so a plaudit is an expression of praise or approval.