English Explanatory Dictionary

plaudit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.
  2. An award or commendation; a formal recognition of approval or achievement.
verb
  1. To issue or confer a plaudit upon.

Pronunciation

/ˈplɔːdɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-plaudit.wav

Word forms

plaudit plaudits plauditing plaudited

Etymology

For earlier plaudite, borrowed from Latin plaudite, second-person plural imperative of plaudere (“to applaud”).

Synonyms

acclaim approbation encomium applause plaudit clap clapping acclamation laudits accolade award honour prize applaud

Related words

applaus applause plausible

Derived words

plauditor plauditory
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