acclamatory

/əˈklæm.ə.tɔɹ.i/

ƏKLÆM · ə · tɔɹ · i (4 syllables)

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Definition

Pertaining to, or expressing approval by, acclamation.

Etymology

From acclaim + -atory.

Example Sentences

  • "She looked as surprised by her honor as the rest of the crowd, which hesitated on the verge of the expected acclamatory cheering as if they weren’t certain of what had happened either."
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