plaudit
UK: ˈplɔːdɪt | US: ˈplɔːdɪt
n. enthusiastic approval or praise, especially expressed publicly
plaudit = plaud<applaud> + it<noun suffix>
- plaud (from Latin plaudere, meaning "to applaud" or "to clap")
- it (a noun-forming suffix, often derived from Latin past participle endings like -itus)
Etymology Origin:
The word "plaudit" traces back to the Latin verb plaudere, meaning "to clap" or "to applaud." In ancient Rome, public approval was often expressed through literal applause. Over time, the term evolved into plaudit in English, retaining its core association with praise but shifting to a more figurative sense of verbal or written acclaim. The suffix -it helps nominalize the action, turning the act of applauding into a tangible expression of approval.
The actor received thunderous plaudits for his performance in the play.
Critics showered the film with plaudits, calling it a masterpiece.
Her innovative research earned her plaudits from the scientific community.
The mayor’s speech was met with plaudits from the audience.
Despite initial skepticism, the project ended with widespread plaudits.