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aclamação

[a.kla.ma.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: aclamações
acclamation
1. Loud and enthusiastic approval or praise expressed by a group, often through applause, cheering, or shouting
The candidate was elected by acclamation.
O candidato foi eleito por aclamação.
2. A method of voting or decision-making where approval is expressed verbally or through applause rather than by ballot
The motion passed by acclimation without a formal vote.
A moção foi aprovada por aclamação sem votação formal.
3. Enthusiastic public recognition or celebration of someone's achievements
She received acclimation for her outstanding performance.
Ela recebeu aclamação pelo seu desempenho excepcional.
Synonyms
aplausosaprovaçãolouvorovaçãoaplauso
Antonyms
desaprovaçãorejeiçãovaiacondenação

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aclamação
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aclamação
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

eleito por aclamação (elected by acclamation)
aprovado por aclamação (approved by acclamation)
receber aclamação do público (to receive public acclamation)
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