thumbs-ups
Raised digit signals
Thumbs-ups is the plural of thumbs-up, the gesture of approval made by extending the thumb upward with a closed fist.
It can refer to multiple instances of the gesture or, more commonly, to expressions of approval or endorsement: The proposal got thumbs-ups from everyone on the committee.
Also spelled thumbs ups.
Message-conveying cue
- signMark conveying information
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- high-fiveCelebratory hand slap
fist-bump · nod · wink · emoji · icon · symbol · indicator · acknowledgment
To uphold or sustain
- praiseExpression of approval
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
cheers · boost · positivity · morale · enthusiasm · confidence · optimism · inspiration
signal
Message-conveying cue
high-five · fist-bump · nod · wink · emoji · icon · symbol · indicator · acknowledgment
support
To uphold or sustain
- praiseExpression of approval
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
motivation · cheers · boost · positivity · morale · enthusiasm · confidence · optimism · inspiration · uplift
likes
Feels favorably toward
- upvotesPositive ratings online
- endorsementsFormal declarations of support
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
votes · favorites · hearts · stars · reactions · kudos · props · nods · validations · confirmations
thumbs-upsthumbs-downs
Gestures signaling disapproval
thumbs down · downvotes · rejections · disapprovals · dislikes
thumbs-upsrejections
Formal refusals given
vetoes · refusals · denials · disapprovals · nays
thumbs-upsred lights
Traffic control indicators
stop signs · warnings · discouragements · brush-offs · cold shoulders
thumb, thumbs, thumbnail, thumbing, thumbed, thumbs-up, thumbprint, thumbtack, thumbscrew