applause

applause
applausive /euh plaw"siv, -ziv/, adj.
/euh plawz"/, n.
1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
[1590-1600; < L applausus struck upon, applauded (ptp. of applaudere), equiv. to ap- AP-1 + plaud- clap + -tus ptp. suffix]
Syn. 2. acclaim, plaudit, praise.

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