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- [plaw-dit]
- /ˈplɔ dɪt/
- /ˈplɔː.dɪt/
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- [plaw-dit]
- /ˈplɔ dɪt/
Definitions of plaudits word
- noun plaudits an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics. 1
- noun plaudits a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance. 1
- noun plural plaudits If a person or a thing receives plaudits from a group of people, those people express their admiration for or approval of that person or thing. 0
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Origin of plaudits
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; earlier plaudite (3 syllables) < Latin, 2nd person plural imperative of plaudere to applaud
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Parts of speech for Plaudits
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
plaudits popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
plaudits usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plaudits
noun plaudits
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- bravo — Some people say 'bravo' to express appreciation when someone has done something well.
- bring down the house — to receive enthusiastic applause from the audience
Antonyms for plaudits
noun plaudits
- abuses — Plural form of abuse.
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