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

But, amid the challenges of an oversized squad and talk of managing Chelsea being an impossible job, Maresca has earned growing plaudits for the performances on the pitch and calming the situation off it.

From BBC

Many of the plaudits being offered to Amorim were also offered to Ten Hag.

From BBC

His last days and word of his death Tuesday were big news in Mexico, where the media followed his condition daily and plaudits poured in from athletes, politicians and others.

From Los Angeles Times

His pace gets a lot of plaudits but the way he defends, the way he sees situations and covers his full-backs is excellent.

From BBC

It started in unconvincing fashion - and ended with positives and plaudits.

From BBC

Related Words

• acclamation
• applause
• ovation