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applausive

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ap⋅plause

  [uh-plawz]
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–noun
1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L applausus struck upon, applauded (ptp. of applaudere), equiv. to ap- ap- 1 + plaud- clap + -tus ptp. suffix

Related forms:
ap⋅plau⋅sive  [uh-plaw-siv, -ziv] , adjective

Synonyms:
2. acclaim, plaudit, praise.
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