acclamatory

adjective

ac·​clam·​a·​to·​ry ə-ˈkla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 

: expressing strong and enthusiastic praise or approval : showing or expressing acclamation

acclamatory statements

Spectacular, electrifying, stupendous. Pick any acclamatory adjective you like and it most likely fits the Walnut Street Theatre's production of the hit musical Hairspray.

—J. Cooper Robb, Philadelphia Weekly, 26 Nov. 2008

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin acclāmātōrius, from Latin acclāmāre "to acclaim entry 1" + -tōrius -ory entry 2

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

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