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PLORD-it/ˈplɔːdɪt/

A plaudit is an expression of praise or approval, usually in the plural: win plaudits, the plaudits of the crowd. Praise is everyday; applause is the physical cousin. Acclaim is the close noun. Obloquy (this batch) is the disgrace opposite. Do not let plaudits for a keynote excuse an empty n.

Meaning

An expression of praise or approval (usually plaudits).

Examples

• “Plaudits for the keynote do not excuse an empty n.”
• “Praise is everyday. Applause is the sound. Acclaim is close. A panegyric is a formal speech of praise (this batch). A dinner can clap. The appendix cannot clap. Warmth in the hall is not a sample size. Take the bow after the cell is filled.”

Good to know

Praise; a round of applause (usually plaudits). Everyday: praise / applause. Contrast: obloquy (this batch). Clapping ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

praise

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