vivat
- noun
- Archaic
:
viva
- Interim crescat, vivat, valeat.
Examples
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As the toast began, he lifted his cup and exclaimed, 'Vivat our friendship!' with a beaming smile.
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Vivat les Serpents Noirs! A lump formed in Jefferson's throat.
Fiction book (1992) -
Outside the garden, the band had stopped and cheered: Vivat scientia!
Fiction book (1994) -
Vivat Linnaeus!
Fiction book (1994) -
Only a few voices at first, then tens, then hundreds, until the entire avenue echoed with the sound: "Vivat les Serpents Noirs!"
Fiction book (1992) -
At the ceremony, everyone raised their glasses and shouted, 'Vivat!' to honor the anniversary.
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The crowd erupted in applause and cheered, 'Vivat to the graduating class!' during the commencement.
Synonyms
215
1.0
Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support
71
6.3
An enthusiastic welcome from a crowd
55
4.3
A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval
43
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
16
7.4
A short way to show approval or praise for something done well
11
1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
8
9.9
A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration
5
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
4
8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
3
7.9
A short shout people say to show joy or approval
3
8.1
A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers
1
8.3
A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event
A loud shout to show support or celebration for someone
How Celebratory
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vivat as a noun names a cheer that comes from Latin vivere 'to live', the same root you see in survive and revive. So a vivat is a shout that wishes life, support, or success for someone at a formal event.