had been acclaiming

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of acclaim.
  acclaim

  verb (used with object)

  to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud.

Related Words

• acclamation
• applause
• commendation
• kudos
• praise
• rave
• recognition