Definitions for plaudit

plaudit plau·dit

Spelling: [plaw-dit]
IPA: /ˈplɔ dɪt/

Plaudit is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 179 anagrams from letters in plaudit (adilptu).

Definitions for plaudit

noun

  1. an enthusiastic expression of approval:
  2. a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance.

Origin of plaudit

1615-25; earlier plaudite (3 syllables) Latin, 2nd person plural imperative of plaudere to applaud

Examples for plaudit

It was a desperate duel for a few strides, and then plaudit gamely responding drew away and the race was over.

A second plaudit, almost an acclamation, followed the sentiment.

Every plaudit which a vitious play, or a bad actor receives is a blow to the public morals, and the public taste.

Such was the plaudit the oriental student received, and returned to grow pale over his MSS.

Heroes having so nobly acted, with ours, will receive the plaudit of their country.

plaudit is a shout of applause, and is commonly used in the plural; as, the plaudits of a throng.

So, Sarit Hashkes, allow me to add my plaudit to those already offered you by your 3,300-plus supporters.

Its honors and joys lie in a brilliant pennon and a plaudit.

Like both men Vidal was arguably a gay radical and hero, although he would have hated the plaudit.

You are honestly striving with a purpose, and hoping for no plaudit but 'she hath done what she could.'

Word Value for plaudit
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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