plaudits
Rounds of applause
Plaudits are enthusiastic expressions of approval or praise, typically from an audience or the public: The film received plaudits from critics worldwide.
The word appears almost exclusively in the plural and carries a slightly formal or literary tone.
Unlike simple applause, plaudits often implies recognition of achievement or merit: Her research earned plaudits from the scientific community.
Extended audience applause
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
adulation · praise · approval · acclamation · approbation · celebration · salute · bravos
Confirmation of receipt
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
appreciation · validation · laurels · tribute · testimonial · citation · decoration · medal
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
memorial · panegyric · encomium · toast · salutation · paean · ode · valediction
Deep respect felt
- respectRegard with honor
- regardAttentive consideration given
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
honor · fame · renown · prestige · reputation · glory · adoration · lionization
ovation
Extended audience applause
commendation · adulation · praise · approval · acclamation · approbation · celebration · salute · bravos · clapping
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
credit · appreciation · validation · laurels · tribute · testimonial · citation · decoration · medal · trophy
homage
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commemoration · memorial · panegyric · encomium · toast · salutation · paean · ode · valediction · retrospective
admiration
Deep respect felt
veneration · honor · fame · renown · prestige · reputation · glory · adoration · lionization · exaltation
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
plauditscriticism
Judgment of faults
condemnation · censure · denunciation · boos · jeers