Synonyms: plaudit, plaudits, eclat, acclaim, acclamation
Definition: enthusiastic approval
Usage: the book met with modest acclaim; he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd; they gave him more eclat than he really deserved
Similar words: commendation, approval
Definition: a message expressing a favorable opinion
Usage: words of approval seldom passed his lips
Synonyms: acclaim, herald, hail
Definition: praise vociferously
Usage: The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
Synonyms: spat, clap, acclaim, applaud
Definition: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
Similar words: gesticulate, gesture, motion
Definition: show, express or direct through movement
Usage: He gestured his desire to leave