(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
Used in a Sentence
applauded
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for applauded.
Editorial note
I think the difference is that many people laughed with and applauded Dave Chappelle at the time while few (if anyone?) applauded Michael Richards.
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Quick take
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of applauded gathered in one view.
(transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for applauded.
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.
Example sentences
I think the difference is that many people laughed with and applauded Dave Chappelle at the time while few (if anyone?) applauded Michael Richards.
Just as Markus and crew should be applauded for their ability to retain staff without having to share equity.
If you succeed, you should be applauded and be given the deference to do what you want.
When did dropping support for a less than a year old product become something to be applauded?
In that sense, it's funny that food stamps are faux pas, unemployment insurance is acceptable and tax minimization is applauded.
As the walked by every single person in the terminal stood up and applauded until the last of them had left.
This will be largely be applauded, just like the previous attempts at censorship were.
Why is their use of Laravel's code not applauded instead of being derided?
That we are just dumping on a loser and would have applauded him if he got away with it?
They should be applauded for rationally looking out for their self interests.
Trying to piggy back off someone else is applauded by short term people but you end up with a toxic and indifferent user base.
Edit: they just applauded and whooped that Apple won't see your data!
Quote examples
Oh the schadenfreude "I was subscriber to fatpeoplehate hate, so I did nothing; in fact I applauded it."
Uber cannot be applauded enough for sidestepping the legalized monopoly and bribery of "plates" or "medallions".
It wasn't "We arent compatible with IE6" its "Fuck off IE users lol" which is a terrible attitude and one applauded here.
"Everyone (myself included) stood silently and nodded our heads." Why did you applauded his behaviour?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use applauded in a sentence?
I think the difference is that many people laughed with and applauded Dave Chappelle at the time while few (if anyone?) applauded Michael Richards.
What does applauded mean?
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
What part of speech is applauded?
applauded is commonly used as verb.