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

No one today any longer wishes to hear jokes about nagging mothers-in-law, spendthrift wives or old jalopies, and the men and women who once told them to hardy plaudits are now forgotten.

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Plenty of plaudits from those watching but, crucially, how did his manager rate him?

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The back four takes a lot of strength from all the plaudits and the talk about how this team is so good defensively because as a defender, you don't really grab the headlines.

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As in the White House and House of Representatives, Cheney won plaudits for low-key but firm leadership; he succeeded in trimming the budget in his early days at the Pentagon.

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And the recruitment specialist believes Rice, though known for his running ability, does not get the plaudits he deserves.

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Related Words

• acclamation 
• applause 
• ovation