— applausive /euh plaw"siv, -ziv/ , adj.
/euh plawz"/ , n.
1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
[ 1590-1600; applausus struck upon, applauded (ptp. of applaudere ), equiv. to ap- AP- 1 + plaud- clap + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 2. acclaim, plaudit, praise.