acclaimingly
|a-claim-ing-ly|
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/əˈkleɪm/
(acclaim)
public praise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acclaim' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acclamare', where 'ad-' meant 'to, toward' and 'clamare' meant 'to shout'.
Historical Evolution
'acclaim' passed into Old French (forms such as 'aclaimer') and Middle English from Late Latin 'acclamare', eventually becoming the modern English 'acclaim'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'to shout out (approval)' or 'to cry out', and over time it evolved into the current sense 'to praise publicly or enthusiastically'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that expresses strong approval or praise; with acclaim.
Several critics spoke acclaimingly of the director's latest work.
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Last updated: 2025/12/23 09:05