acclaiming
Cheering someone publicly
Acclaiming is praising or honoring publicly and enthusiastically.
The word suggests collective approval—crowds acclaim heroes, critics acclaim performances: The film was acclaimed as a masterpiece.
An acclaimed novelist or acclaimed restaurant has received widespread praise.
The noun acclaim refers to such public approval: The book won international acclaim.
Collective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- laudingVoicing high esteem
- commendingExpressing approval or admiration
celebrating · honoring · extolling · exalting · glorifying · hailing · saluting · toasting
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
commending · celebrating · honoring · extolling · exalting · glorifying · hailing · saluting · toasting · congratulating
- commendingpraising, lauding, applauding, extolling, complimenting
- glorificationglorifying, glorification, exalting, exaltation, idolizing
acclaimingcondemning
Expressing severe disapproval
denouncing · vilifying · excoriating · vituperating · berating