huzzahs
Cries of triumph
Huzzahs are shouts of approval, joy, or encouragement—an old-fashioned cheer.
The word sounds archaic or deliberately theatrical today: Three huzzahs for the captain!
When used, it's often ironic or playful, evoking a bygone era of hearty celebration.
Casual toast or farewell
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
- praiseExpression of approval
kudos · bravos · salute · hurrahs · roar · shouts · whoops · yells
Defeating an opponent
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- successFavorable outcome attained
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- championTop competitor, or advocate
laurels · winning · celebration · exultation · jubilation · elation · vindication · crowning
Mounted lance combat
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- knightHonored mounted soldier
- minstrelTraveling performer of songs
banquet · feast · court · herald · proclamation · chivalry · pageant · coronation
Intense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- gustoEnthusiastic vigor
- spiritedFull of vim
rousing · animated · vigorous · excitement · ardor · passion · verve · ebullience
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- ovationExtended audience applause
praise · kudos · bravos · salute · hurrahs · roar · shouts · whoops · yells · cries
victory
Defeating an opponent
champion · laurels · winning · celebration · exultation · jubilation · elation · vindication · crowning · coronation
joust
Mounted lance combat
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- heraldryStudy of armorial bearings
- knightHonored mounted soldier
minstrel · banquet · feast · court · herald · proclamation · chivalry · pageant · coronation · ceremony
fervor
Intense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- gustoEnthusiastic vigor
spirited · rousing · animated · vigorous · excitement · ardor · passion · verve · ebullience · vivacity
- celebrationcelebration, celebrate, party, festive, festivity
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job