The audience clapped and cheered.

Meaning: The audience expressed their happiness and excitement by making clapping sounds and shouting words of encouragement.

Choice of Words: The words "clapped" and "cheered" both describe enthusiastic actions that people do to show their approval or enjoyment. They are both vivid verbs that create a lively image of the audience's reaction.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The audience cheered and clapped.
• Audience clapped hands and cheered loudly.
• Audience clapped and cheered loudly.
• The crowd cheered and clapped, their voices filling the ballroom.
• Children laughed, cheered, and clapped.
• Children cheered and clapped as the kite soared higher.
• The fans cheered and clapped loudly.
• People cheered and clapped in delight.
• Thrilled people cheered and clapped.
• The audience laughed and clapped their hands.