ACCLAMATION

acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat

(noun) enthusiastic approval; “the book met with modest acclaim”; “he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd”; “they gave him more eclat than he really deserved”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

acclamation (countable and uncountable, plural acclamations)

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.

(art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.

(political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

Synonyms

• See also applause

Source: Wiktionary

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Ac`cla*ma"tion, n. Etym: [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.]

1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. Southey.

2. (Antiq.)

Definition: A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. Elmes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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