Clouds cheered with fluffy applause.

Meaning: The clouds seemed to be expressing their approval and joy for the way the kite was flying.

Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Cheered means to express approval or joy. Fluffy means soft and light. Applause is the act of clapping hands to show approval or appreciation. When you put them together, the sentence describes how the clouds seemed to be expressing their approval and joy for the kite's flight.

Alternative Expressions

Clouds applauded with fluffy cheers.

Meaning: This means that the clouds were moving in a way that made a sound like people clapping their hands.

Choice of Words: Clouds are fluffy white things that float in the sky. Applause is a sound made by clapping hands together to show approval or excitement. Fluffy cheers are a way of describing the sound of clouds moving in the sky.

The clouds clapped their fluffy hands.

Meaning: This means that the clouds were moving in a way that made a sound like people clapping their hands.

Choice of Words: Clouds don't have hands, but this sentence uses a figure of speech called personification to make it seem like they do. Clapping hands is a way of making a sound to show approval or excitement. Fluffy hands are a way of describing the soft, white appearance of clouds.

The clouds made a fluffy clapping sound.

Meaning: This means that the clouds were moving in a way that made a sound like people clapping their hands.

Choice of Words: Clouds don't make sounds, but this sentence uses a figure of speech called onomatopoeia to make it seem like they do. Clapping is a sound made by hitting two hands together. Fluffy is a way of describing the soft, white appearance of clouds.

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