wild applause
Enthusiastic audience response
Wild applause is enthusiastic, unrestrained clapping—the kind that erupts spontaneously when an audience is genuinely moved or impressed.
It suggests applause that has broken free of polite convention: The comedian received wild applause after her final bit.
Often paired with standing ovations or cheering.
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- standing OUpright audience tribute
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
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- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
intensity of audience response
wild applausedead silence
Total absence of sound
polite applause · golf clap · crickets · awkward silence · no reaction
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