Synonyms for

Applauded

Verb / ʌˈplɔ:dɪd / Another word for applauded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to show approval or praise by clapping or cheering

Synonyms & similar words

boo spat clap acclaim applaud cheered clapped praised acclaimed complimented commended encouraged saluted supported lauded rooted bravoed hurrahed whistled shouted hailed rejoiced emulated approved admired

Synonyms by register

Formal

commended endorsed lauded praised

Informal

cheered clapped for rooting for

Literary

acclaimed extolled

Antonyms

criticized condemned denounced disapproved rebuked scorned

Common collocations

  • loudly applauded
  • warmly applauded
  • applauded the decision
  • applauded the performance
  • applauded enthusiastically
  • applauded the speaker
  • widely applauded

Word family

noun applause
verb applaud
adjective applaudable

Usage note

Applauded generally refers to expressing approval through clapping, but can also mean to praise or commend. It is often used in formal contexts to signify strong approval.

Example sentences

  1. The students applauded their teacher's performance.
  2. The crowd applauded the winning team.
  3. The audience applauded the actor's performance.
  4. Everyone applauded when the birthday cake was brought out.
  5. The judges applauded the contestant's talent.

Quotes

  • The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself. - Michel de Montaigne
  • We do not remember days, we remember moments. - Cesare Pavese
  • The more we value things, the less we value ourselves. - Bruce Lee

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words