Word of the Day: ACCLAMATION

Ovation or adulation

acclamation (noun) - an enthusiastic expression of praise, approval, or agreement [ak-luh-mey-shuhn]

BREAKDOWN: A- (towards) + CLAM- (cry or shout) + -ATION (action)

• acclaim is strong approval or praise

• to acclaim means to praise or to greet with loud applause or approval

• acclaimed means praised, honored, or celebrated

See also: declaim

“Important decisions are risky. They should be controversial. Acclamation means that nobody has done the homework.” —Peter Drucker