Dictionary 1. (n.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.2. (n.) Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. Thesaurus acclaim acclamation anniversaries applause big hand burst of applause celebrating celebration ceremony cheer cheering cheers clap clapping clapping of hands commemoration dressing ship eclat encore fanfare fanfaronade festivity flourish of trumpets hand handclap handclapping holiday jubilee kudos laudation marking the occasion memorialization memory observance plaudit plaudits popularity praise rejoicing religious rites remembrance revel rite ritual observance round of applause salute salvo solemn observance solemnization testimonial testimonial banquet testimonial dinner thunder of applause toast tribute triumph |