acclamatory
Full of praise
Acclamatory describes something expressing enthusiastic approval or praise, typically loud and public: an acclamatory roar from the crowd, acclamatory reviews.
The word relates to acclamation—approval shown through applause, cheering, or shouting rather than formal voting.
Less common than related forms like acclaim or acclaimed.
Expressing strong approval
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- approbationFormal expression of approval
tribute · homage · recognition · endorsement · adulation · extolment · congratulatory · testimonial
Joyfulness or encouragement
- shoutLoud vocal outburst
- hoorayExclamation of delight
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- whoopLoud exclamation of excitement
hurrah · hoorah · yay · ole · huzzah · ovation · roar · applause
Offering of respect
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- galaFestive formal occasion
reception · inauguration · coronation · investiture · conferral · dedication · commemoration · fanfare
laudatory
Expressing strong approval
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
approbation · tribute · homage · recognition · endorsement · adulation · extolment · congratulatory · testimonial · plaudit
cheer
Joyfulness or encouragement
whoop · hurrah · hoorah · yay · ole · huzzah · ovation · roar · applause · standing ovation
tribute
Offering of respect
gala · reception · inauguration · coronation · investiture · conferral · dedication · commemoration · fanfare · processional
exuberant
Intensely lively and cheerful
- ebullientOverflowing with enthusiasm
- ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
- ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted
zealous · jubilant · effusive · rapturous · euphoric · passionate · spirited · animated · elated · triumphant
acclamatorycritical
Expressing disapproval or importance
condemnatory · denunciatory · censorious · disapproving · disparaging
acclamatorydismissive
Showing contemptuous disregard
derisive · contemptuous · scornful · hostile · cold
exclaim, reclaim, claimed, proclaim, acclaim, exclamation, acclaimed, disclaim, proclamation