plausive

[ plaw-ziv, -siv ]

adjective

1. applauding.
2. Obsolete. plausible.

plausive

/ ˈplɔːsɪv /

adjective

1. expressing praise or approval; applauding
2. obsolete.
   plausible

Word History and Origins

Origin of plausive¹

1590–1600; < Latin plaus ( us ) (past participle of plaudere to applaud ) + -ive

Example Sentences

It took him by surprise; and he was for the moment, perhaps, daunted by the plausive echo of the multitude to the lying prophet.

From Project Gutenberg