plausive

[ plaw-ziv, -siv ]
/ ˈplɔ zɪv, -sɪv /

adjective

applauding.
Obsolete. plausible.

Origin of plausive

1590–1600; < Latin plaus(us) (past participle of plaudere to applaud) + -ive

Words nearby plausive

platysma, platyspondylia, plaudit, plauen, plausible, plausive, plautus, play, play a losing game, play a waiting game, play agent

Example sentences from the Web for plausive

  • It took him by surprise; and he was for the moment, perhaps, daunted by the plausive echo of the multitude to the lying prophet.

    The Expositor's Bible |F. W. Farrar

British Dictionary definitions for plausive

plausive
/ (ˈplɔːsɪv) /

adjective

expressing praise or approval; applauding
obsolete plausible