Associations to the word «Acclamation»

Wiktionary

ACCLAMATION, noun. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
ACCLAMATION, noun. The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
ACCLAMATION, noun. (art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
ACCLAMATION, noun. (political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

Dictionary definition

ACCLAMATION, noun. Enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca