big hand

NOUN

acclamation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ovation salutation

STRONG

acclaim adulation applause approbation cheer cheering cheers hand honor jubilation plaudits tribute

WEAK

laudation standing O

Antonyms

STRONG

criticism silence

WEAK

disapproval

NOUN

applause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade kudos ovation praise standing ovation

STRONG

acclamation approbation cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs plaudits rooting round

WEAK

bring down the house eulogizing hand-clapping laudation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame criticism

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

silence

NOUN

laudation

Synonyms

WEAK

acclaim acclamation accolade applause appreciation approbation approval boost bravo celebration cheer cheering citation commendation compliment cry devotion encomium esteem eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification glory good word homage hurrah hymn kudos obeisance ovation panegyric pat on the back plaudit puff rave recognition recommendation regard sycophancy thanks tribute worship

NOUN

magnification

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade applause appreciation approbation approval boost bravo celebration cheer cheering citation commendation compliment cry devotion encomium enlargement esteem eulogy exaggeration exaltation extolment flattery glorification glory homage hurrah hymn kudos obeisance ovation overstatement panegyric plaudit puff rave recognition recommendation regard sycophancy thanks tribute worship

WEAK

good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure condemnation criticism decrease denunciation depression disapproval discouragement dishonor dislike disregard disrespect ignorance insult neglect reduction silence unhappiness

NOUN

ovation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim acclamation applause testimonial

STRONG

bravos cheering hand plaudits praise salvo tribute

WEAK

laudation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval

STRONG

blame criticism

WEAK

silence

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting

WEAK

laudation stamping standing ovation

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

NOUN

praise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade applause appreciation approval cheer commendation compliment cry devotion esteem glory kudos ovation plaudit rave recognition recommendation thanks tribute

STRONG

acclamation approbation boost bravo celebration cheering citation encomium eulogy exaltation extolment flattery glorification homage hurrah hymn obeisance panegyric puff regard sycophancy worship

WEAK

good word laudation pat on the back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval neglect silence

STRONG

castigation condemnation denunciation disregard disrespect

Example Sentences

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There was an especially big hand for the Ukrainian team, dressed in their national colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

He got a big hand to it to scoop it away.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Emma was involved very early in this project – Yorgos invited her into it very early, – so she has a big hand in the project.

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

Well, everyone give a big hand to Jonathan Kanter.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2023

“Because, in case you haven’t figured it out,” he murmured, cupping my face with one big hand.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

big hand

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