acclamation

noun
UK: /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
US: /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/

  1. Enthusiastic approval or praise.

    1. The play received widespread acclamation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her performance earned acclamation from critics and audiences alike due to its emotional depth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A vote or decision made by unanimous approval without a formal ballot.

    1. He was elected by acclamation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The proposal passed by acclamation after a brief discussion highlighting its benefits. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

praise ovation approval endorsement applause

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acclamation" in English means: Enthusiastic approval or praise., A vote or decision made by unanimous approval without a formal ballot..

The phonetic transcription of "acclamation" is /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acclamation": praise, ovation, approval, endorsement, applause.

Example usage of "acclamation": "The play received widespread acclamation.". More examples on the page.