cheer (subs.) Copy link Outline I. A shout of joy or approbation1. clāmor (the exact sense being shown by the context)2. plausus, ūsII. State of mindIII. Entertainment, provisions • cheer (subs.): I. A shout of joy or approbation: 1. clāmor (the exact sense being shown by the context): the c.s of the soldiers, clamor militum gaudentium, Tac.: I took my place on the rostra amid loud c.s, maximo c. et plausu in rostris collocatus sum, Cic.: what c.s he excites! quantos is plausus et clamores movet! Cic.: v. acclamation. 2. plausus, ūs: v. applause. II. State of mind: Phr.: be of good c., bono es animo, ades animo, Cic.: what c.? quid tibi est animi? Cic. III. Entertainment, provisions: Phr.: good c., coena lauta, Cic.: poor c., tenuis victus, Cic.: v. fare.