acclaims
Cheers with enthusiasm
Acclaims is the verb form meaning to praise enthusiastically or publicly: The critics acclaimed her performance as brilliant.
As a noun, acclaims are expressions of enthusiastic approval: The film received acclaims from audiences worldwide.
The noun form acclaim (uncountable) is more common than the plural acclaims.
Collective hand-clapping approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- commendationFormal expression of approval
tribute · homage · adulation · cheers · celebration · laurels · honor · recognition
Formal expression of support
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- acceptanceConsent to receive
confirmation · support · favor · accreditation · certification · acknowledgment · affirmation · thumbs-up
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
commendation · tribute · homage · adulation · cheers · celebration · laurels · honor · recognition · salute
endorsement
Formal expression of support
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
acceptance · confirmation · support · favor · accreditation · certification · acknowledgment · affirmation · thumbs-up · seal of approval
acclaimscondemns
Expresses severe disapproval
denounces · criticizes · censures · berates · excoriates
- critically acclaimedPraised by professional reviewers
- critical acclaimPraise from reviewers
- international acclaimWidespread foreign praise
- undeserved acclaimPraise given without justification