Hands clapped, joy overflowed.

Meaning: People expressed their delight by clapping their hands, their happiness overflowing.

Choice of Words: Hands are the terminal part of the human arm, clapped means to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, and joy overflowed is a metaphorical expression describing an abundance of happiness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Children clapped hands with joy.
• Tears dried, joy overflowed.
• Nest overflowed with joy and the sound of flapping wings.
• The girl laughed at the joke and clapped her hands.
• Children laughed and clapped their hands.
• Parents clapped their hands.
• Audience clapped hands in delight.
• Fans cheered loudly, clapped hands.
• Spectators clapped hands in excitement.
• The audience clapped their hands.