Acclamation – Loud and enthusiastic approval

(Pronounced ak-luh-may-shuhn)

To remember the definition of the word acclamation, use the following mnemonic:

A clam that was drawn for a new animation (acclamation) won loud and enthusiastic approval from the movies production team.

Examples of acclamation in a sentence

The sailors were greeted with great acclamation when they returned from their three year voyage.

The acclamation she received after her first play made the hours of rehearsals and script writing worth the effort. 

The firefighters worked tirelessly through the night to ensure everyone was safely rescued from the fire and absolutely deserved the acclamation they received.