hurrays

Crowd's joyful cries

Hurrays is the plural of hurray, a shout of joy, approval, or encouragement.

The word captures collective celebration: The hurrays from the crowd grew louder as the team took the field.

As a verb form, it means cheers or applauds: The audience hurrays every time she hits the high note.

celebration

cheers

Casual toast or farewell

ovation · acclaim · jubilation · whoops · yells · roars · salutes · toasts · bravos · huzzahs

victory

triumph

Resounding, celebrated victory

achievement · championship · medals · trophies · podium · finish line · gold · winners · champions · celebrations

encouragement

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

motivation · pep · spirit · enthusiasm · energy · uplift · inspiration · rooting · backing · morale

Opposites
crowd vocal reaction

hurraysboos

Shouts of disapproval

jeers · hisses · booing · catcalls · groans

emotional expression type

hurrayslaments

Expresses grief vocally

wails · moans · sighs · groans · curses

Phrases
Family

hurray, hurrah, hurrahs

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G