applause
noun
hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
applausive
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a word derived from
applause.
Example Sentences
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House crowded and applausive; always grateful to have something fresh; get it from Wallace, both in manner and matter.
From Punch,or The London Charivari, Volume 105, July 22nd, 1893 by Various
He liked the controversy, its excitement, and the applausive echo which followed each Letter.
From Pascal by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
The drummer drew a long applausive rattle from his side-drum; the trombone player sawing the air with his instrument, as with a fret-saw, evoked noises not to be described.
From Hocken and Hunken by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Ere ceased the shout applausive, from his seat Uprose the warrior Saxo, in his hand The goblet, in the other Alp, his sword, Pointing to heaven.
From Legends of the Saxon Saints by Aubrey De Vere
These persons, if not silent, were at least applausive during the speech of Mr. Percy.
From Manalive by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
