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cheering

cheering

215 1.0
Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
translation icon : vítores
  • They rode through these streets downtown Dallas lined with cheering spectators.
  • cheering spectators
  • a cheering section

I struggle with cheering for things that are very transactional.

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Examples

  • The event, which usually begins around 11 PM, draws thousands of cheering spectators each year.

    Academic text (2010)
  • I haven't heard this much cheering since we won the state championship in 1972.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Sitting in a special cheering section at ball games should be carried out.

    Academic text (2013)
  • His family seemed to have been brought along as a sort of cheering section.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • The growing crowd of cheering cops goes nuts like fans at a football game.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The Black Weasel looked out over the cheering throng; he stroked his beard thoughtfully.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The cheering from the audience motivated the players to perform even better.

  • After the final goal, the cheering erupted, filling the stadium with excitement.

  • The team's victory was celebrated with loud cheering from the enthusiastic fans.

Synonyms

applause
vscheering
647 1.0

Clapping hands to show you like or approve something

includes these clapping sounds but also covers group shouts of support
cheer
vscheering
205 1.0

A loud shout people make to show approval or support

is collective crowd support rather than a single individual shout
shouting
vscheering
129 1.0

Loud sounds people make to show strong feelings, for example at sports games

is focused on crowd approval and encouragement rather than any loud vocal noises
round
vscheering
65 4.4

A short loud reaction of applause or cheering from an audience

is continuous audience support rather than a single separate occurrence
round of applause
vscheering
59 1.9

A short time when many people clap to show approval

is general crowd support rather than one distinct short clapping period
ovation
vscheering
55 4.3

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

is general encouragement from spectators rather than specifically prolonged applause
hooray
vscheering
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is broader audience support rather than a single shouted interjection of joy
standing ovation
vscheering
35 3.5

A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise

is ordinary crowd support and not limited to standing and sustained clapping
cheers
vscheering
11 1.4

Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement

is broader, covering both crowd shouts and clapping as audience support
huzzah
vscheering
  • Archaic
8 9.9

A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration

is general spectator support expressed in everyday ways rather than an old-fashioned shout
hurray
vscheering
5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

is general audience encouragement rather than a single spoken shout of joy
clapping
vscheering
4 1.0

A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval

is broader covering both these hand sounds and crowd vocal support
hoorah
vscheering
  • Informal
4 7.8

A loud shout that shows joy or approval

is broader crowd support rather than a brief celebratory shouted exclamation
acclamation
vscheering
3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is general spectator support expressed informally rather than formal group praise
salvo
vscheering
3 8.1

A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers

is general crowd support not limited to a single sudden burst
hand clapping
vscheering
1 1.0

Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration

includes this physical action but also nonphysical vocal expressions of support
olé
vscheering
1 8.3

A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event

is general crowd encouragement not a culture-specific shout for celebration
hoojah
vscheering
  • Informal
9.9

A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games

is general spectator encouragement rather than a particular shouted group exclamation
vivat
vscheering
  • Archaic
9.9

A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event

is everyday audience support rather than a formal ceremonial shout of praise
party cry
vscheering
7.0

A short chant people shout together at a celebration to show support

is spectator support from an audience rather than an internal rallying chant

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

boo
70 5.9

A loud sound people make to show they do not like something

How Supportive

roar
142 1.0
cheering
215 1.0
applause
647 1.0
to clap
9 1.0

Surface Forms

cheering singular
cheerings plural

Morphology

cheering = cheer (transparent) = cheer + ing

Standard nominalization of the verb 'cheer' with -ing; the noun denotes the act or sound of cheering and is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

The word cheering comes from the older word cheer, which comes from Old French chere meaning 'face' or 'mood'. Over time a good 'mood' became something people showed with praise and noise, so cheering now means the shouts and applause people give to show support.