plaudit

[ plaw-dit ]

noun

1. an enthusiastic expression of approval:

   Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.

2. a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance.

plaudit

/ ˈplɔːdɪt /

noun

1. an expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation
2. a round of applause

Word History and Origins

Origin of plaudit¹

First recorded in 1615–25; earlier plaudite (pronounced as three syllables), from Latin, 2nd person plural imperative of plaudere “to applaud ”

Word History and Origins

Origin of plaudit¹

C17: shortened from earlier plauditē, from Latin: applaud!, from plaudere to applaud

Example Sentences

Not a thing—except that in some ways the plaudits for her are coming 60 years too late.

From Time

For all the individual plaudits he’s received since first strapping on skates in Edmonton, McDavid has experienced precious little team success.

From FiveThirtyEight

Other Democrats in the state who have received some national plaudits — former gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, Reps.

From FiveThirtyEight

I was at home, probably moaning about my knees but texting him post-race plaudits.

From Outside Online

In contrast, he has earned plaudits from the private sector for his regulatory approach, including by clarifying that banks are permitted to hold deposits backing stablecoins.

From Fortune

Like both men Vidal was arguably a gay radical and hero, although he would have hated the plaudit.

From The Daily Beast

So, Sarit Hashkes, allow me to add my plaudit to those already offered you by your 3,300-plus supporters.

From The Daily Beast

The highest plaudit mortal can hope to receive is, Well done, good and faithful servant.

From Project Gutenberg

Every plaudit which a vitious play, or a bad actor receives is a blow to the public morals, and the public taste.

From Project Gutenberg

The change of the Bank of Paris into an air-balloon, was a trick that obtained a full plaudit.

From Project Gutenberg

The gallant Plaudit lowered the colors of the hitherto invincible Lieber Karl.

From Project Gutenberg

As they struck the next turn Plaudit made a move to go up but Burns let out a link and Karl shot away.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• acclamation
• applause
• ovation