clap politely

Frequency: 6.82.9 per million words

to applaud out of courtesy, often without great enthusiasm

clapVERB + ADVERB

Categories:

politely

Examples (10)

  • The audience clapped politely at the end of the long, boring speech.
  • Even his rivals felt compelled to clap politely when he received the award.
  • Remember to clap politely for all the performers, no matter what you think of their act.
  • After the CEO's uninspiring presentation, the employees simply clapped politely.
  • Clapping politely was the least we could do after the child's shaky violin solo.
  • The small crowd clapped politely as the local official finished his remarks.
  • I didn't understand the play, so I just waited for the end and clapped politely with everyone else.
  • He has learned that in such formal settings, it is best to just clap politely.
  • A few people in the front row clapped politely, but there was no real enthusiasm in the room.
  • If you are unsure how to react, just smile and clap politely.