applauder
Noun: - Someone who applauds: A person who claps their hands together to show approval, enjoyment, or praise, typically for a performance or speaker. - A person who expresses strong approval or praise: Someone who commends or supports someone or something enthusiastically.
The word "applauder" specifically refers to a person performing the action of applauding. It is used to identify an individual within an audience or group showing appreciation. - It is a formal and less common synonym for "clapper" or "member of the audience." - It can be used in both literal (physical clapping) and figurative (voicing praise) contexts.
- The performer bowed deeply, grateful for every applauder in the theater.
- As the principal critic and chief applauder of the new policy, her opinion carried great weight.
- After the speech, the applauders gave the speaker a standing ovation.
- Figurative Use: Can describe someone who is a vocal supporter or advocate, not just someone who claps.
- He was a tireless applauder of scientific innovation, always promoting new research.
- Applaud (verb): To show approval or praise by clapping.
- The audience applauded for five minutes.
- Applause (noun): The act of clapping hands to show approval.
- The hall erupted in applause.
- Clapper: A person who applauds by clapping.
- Admirer: A person who regards someone with respect or warm approval.
- Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.
- Booer: A person who shows disapproval by shouting "boo."
- Critic: A person who expresses disapproval or finds fault.
- Detractor: A person who disparages someone or something.
(Note: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly formed with the specific noun "applauder." The related action is captured by the verb "applaud.") - To applaud someone to the echo: To applaud someone very loudly and for a long time. - The virtuoso was applauded to the echo by the captivated crowd.
- someone who applauds