Definitions for Applause
əˈplɔzap·plause

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. applause, hand clapping, clappingnoun

   a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. applausenoun

   The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

2. Etymology: From the applausus, from applaudo (whence the verb applaud).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applausenoun

   Approbation loudly expressed; praise.

   Etymology: applausus, Lat.

   This general applause, and chearful shout,
   Argues your wisdom and your love to Richard. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   Sylla wept,
   And chid her barking waves into attention;
   And fell Charybdis murmur’d soft applause. John Milton, Comus.

   Those that are so fond of applause, how little do they taste it when they have it? South.

   See their wide streaming wounds; they neither came
   For pride of empire, nor desire of fame;
   Kings fight for kingdoms, madmen for applause,
   But love for love alone, that crowns the lover’s cause. John Dryden, Fables.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applause

   Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. applause

   Applause is the act of showing approval, appreciation, or praise typically through clapping one's hands together repeatedly. It is a common gesture of recognition given during or after performances, speeches, or significant actions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applausenoun

   the act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applause

   Applause is primarily the expression of approval by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences are usually expected to applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play. In most western countries, audience members clap their hands at random to produce a constant noise; however, it tends to synchronize naturally to a weak degree. As a form of mass nonverbal communication, it is a simple indicator of the average relative opinion of the entire group; the louder and longer the noise, the stronger the sign of approval.

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1. • Approval

How to pronounce Applause?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Applause in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applause in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Applause in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Applause in a Sentence

1. Satoshi Kodaira:

   I knew it was on target but didn’t see it go in, i heard the applause, so I knew it went in.

2. Robert Evans:

   Well, I can tell you, walking into the store... it was a little bit intimidating. A lot of mixed emotions, and through this process of rebuilding and getting the store put back together, you can see the laughter, the smiles and the applause between each other and support. That's what really makes it a good recovery.

3. Alfred Jarry:

   We believe that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.

4. Robert Montgomery:

   If you achieve success, you will get applause, and if you get applause, you will hear it. My advice to you concerning applause is this; enjoy it but never quite believe it.

5. Alec Waugh:

   A man desires praise that he may be reassured, that he may be quit of his doubting of himself he is indifferent to applause when he is confident of success.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Applause
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Applause
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Applause
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applause
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Applause
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Applause