applause

Definitions

Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

Enthusiastic public commendation or acclaim.

Examples

The audience erupted into thunderous applause after the final performance.

She bowed gracefully to the warm applause of the crowd.

The speaker paused for a moment to acknowledge the polite applause from the students.

Synonyms

acclaim ovation cheering clapping praise commendation accolade

Antonyms

silence hissing booing jeering disapproval criticism condemnation