Plaudit: meaning, definitions and examples

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plaudit

 

[ หˆplษ”หdษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public acknowledgment

A plaudit is a term used to describe an expression of praise or approval, often in a public context. It can refer to applause given to someone in recognition of their achievements or performance. The word is commonly associated with accolades in various fields such as theater, athletics, and other forms of art. Plaudits serve to validate and encourage individuals for their hard work and talent.

Synonyms

acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Examples of usage

  • The actor received plaudits from critics for his outstanding performance.
  • The team garnered plaudits for their remarkable comeback in the finals.
  • She was met with plaudits from the audience after her presentation.
  • The artist's latest exhibition received widespread plaudits from the art community.

Translations

Translations of the word "plaudit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aplausos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beifall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepuk tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะปะพะดะธัะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ๆ‰‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท applaudissements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplausos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตููŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potlesk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potlesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ๅฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aplavz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klapp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป ัˆะฐะฟะฐะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alqฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplausos

Etymology

The word 'plaudit' originates from the Latin verb 'plaudere', which means 'to applaud, clap hands, or express approval'. This term was adopted into English in the early 17th century. Initially, 'plaudit' referred specifically to the act of clapping or applauding, but over time its meaning evolved to encompass the broader sense of expression of praise or admiration. The use of 'plaudit' has been prevalent in arts and performance contexts, especially in theater and literature, where audiences express their approval through clapping or other forms of acknowledgment. The transition from a physical act to a more general sense of approval reflects the social importance of recognition and praise in human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,734, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.