acclamation
/,æklə'meiʃn/
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The author received a standing ovation and loud acclamation from the audience.
Definition
- Noun:
- Enthusiastic approval expressed by loud applause or shouting: "Acclamation" refers to a strong, vocal, and public show of praise or agreement, often from a group.
Usage
"Acclamation" is used to describe a situation where a decision is approved or a person is praised not by a formal vote, but by the loud, enthusiastic voices or applause of a crowd. It implies unanimous and vocal support.
Examples
- Noun:
- The proposal was passed by acclamation, with no dissenting voices heard.
- The actor received thunderous acclamation from the audience after his performance.
- The new leader was elected by acclamation, a clear sign of popular support.
Advanced Usage
- "By acclamation": This is a common formal phrase meaning a decision is made based on the loud, approving response of a group, without a formal ballot or count.
- The resolution was adopted by acclamation.
- "A chorus of acclamation": A literary way to describe many people praising something/someone at once.
- Her speech was met with a chorus of acclamation.
Variants and Related Words
- Acclaim (verb/noun): To praise enthusiastically and publicly / enthusiastic public praise.
- The film was critically acclaimed. (verb)
- She won international acclaim for her discovery. (noun)
- Acclamatory (adjective): Expressing strong praise or approval.
- The acclamatory cheers filled the stadium.
Synonyms
- Applause: Clapping as a sign of approval or praise.
- Plaudits: Enthusiastic approval, often expressed publicly.
- Ovation: A sustained and enthusiastic show of approval from an audience, especially by clapping.
- Cheers: Shouts of encouragement, approval, or congratulation.
Antonyms
- Booing: Shouting "boo" to show disapproval.
- Censure: Strong criticism or disapproval.
- Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To carry/be carried by acclamation: To be approved or elected by the loud, approving shouts of a group, signifying unanimous consent.
- The motion to honor the founder was carried by acclamation.
The author received a standing ovation and loud acclamation from the audience.
Noun
- enthusiastic approval
- the book met with modest acclaim
- he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
- they gave him more eclat than he really deserved