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In modern usage, enthusiasm refers to intense enjoyment, interest, or approval expressed by a person. The term is related to playfulness, inventiveness, optimism, zest, verve, and high energy. [1] The word was originally used to refer to a person possessed by God, or someone who exhibited intense piety.
Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.
The approbation maxim states: "Minimize the expression of beliefs which express dispraise of other; maximize the expression of beliefs which express approval of other." It is preferred to praise others and if this is impossible, to sidestep the issue, to give some sort of minimal response (possibly through the use of euphemisms), or to remain ...
Praise is expressed verbally as well as by body language (facial expression and gestures). Verbal praise consists of a positive evaluations of another's attributes or actions, where the evaluator presumes the validity of the standards on which the evaluation is based. [clarification needed] [1]
The word is a praise, much like Amen or Hallelujah, shouted at the end of speeches or prayers. [5] Contrary to popular belief, the word does not appear in William Shakespeare’s original works. Written in three parts around 1591, Shakespeare’s I, II, and III Henry VI were condensed by Charles Kemble in 1888 into a single text titled, Henry VI.
A compliment is an expression of praise, congratulation or encouragement. Compliment or Compliments may refer to: Music. Compliments, an album by Jerry Garcia ...
The phrase "hallelujah" translates to "praise Jah/Yah", [2] [12] though it carries a deeper meaning as the word halel in Hebrew means a joyous praise in song, to boast in God. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] The second part, Yah , is a shortened form of YHWH , and is a shortened form of his name "God, Jah, or Jehovah". [ 3 ]
Encomium (pl.: encomia) is a Latin word deriving from the Ancient Greek enkomion (ἐγκώμιον), meaning "the praise of a person or thing." [1] Another Latin equivalent is laudatio, a speech in praise of someone or something.