Applause

usgb/əˈplɔːz/
noun

Clapping hands or other ways to show approval or enjoyment for a performance.

The crowd broke into applause as the performer finished her song.
Visual representation of "applause" - Clapping hands or other ways to show approval or enjoyment for a performance

Often appears as...

  • round of applause
  • thunderous applause
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Positive Response

Shows positivity. Use when you want to express that you enjoyed something, typically an event or performance.

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She finished her speech to warm applause from the audience.
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Group Action

Usually a collective action. One person clapping might indicate applause, but it's stronger when a group does it together.

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The cast bowed as the applause from the crowd filled the theater.
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Varying Intensity

Can be gentle or thunderous, signaling different levels of enthusiasm.

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After the stunning performance, the thunderous applause seemed endless.
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