Expressing approval or praise through applause; inclined to applaud.
From Latin applaudere (to clap at) + -ive (adjective suffix). Applaudere combines ad- (to) + plaudere (to strike), literally meaning to clap toward someone approvingly.
An 'applausive audience' might seem like just 'a clapping audience,' but the word choice suggests appreciation woven into the very nature of the crowd—they're not just clapping, they're defined by their approval, which is why writers use it for dramatic effect.
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