plaudit — enthusiastic approval or praise, especially expressed by clapping
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: enthusiastic approval or praise, especially expressed by clapping
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplɔː.dɪt/
Example Sentences
- The chef's new fusion dish earned plaudits from food critics who usually hate everything.
- Her environmental activism has received plaudits from around the world.
- The politician's speech was met with plaudits, which was surprising since he usually puts people to sleep.
plaudit
NOUN[/ˈplɔː.dɪt/]
enthusiastic approval or praise, especially expressed by clapping
The violinist bows as thunderous plaudits fill the concert hall.
His audit earned plaudits on Reddit!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'plaudere' meaning 'to clap or strike,' which is the root of words related to applause and approval. The word entered English in the 17th century, originally referring to the act of clapping as an expression of praise.
Breakdown
plaud- (Latin: to clap, to strike) + -it (singular form, from Latin third person singular) = plaudit (an instance of applause or expression of approval)
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📝Examples
“The chef's new fusion dish earned plaudits from food critics who usually hate everything.”
“Her environmental activism has received plaudits from around the world.”
“The politician's speech was met with plaudits, which was surprising since he usually puts people to sleep.”
“The young artist's debut exhibition earned plaudits from established galleries.”
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