"Enthusiastic applause" refers to clapping and cheering that shows great excitement, enjoyment, and admiration. It means the audience is very impressed and happy with what they have seen or heard. Full definition
He completed his task in just five minutes - a performance that was greeted with enthusiastic applause. (gamehotel.net)
Maybe instead of offering hearty waves, we should offer the new kids on the block — at whatever age — wildly enthusiastic applause as they set out on their journey. (educationworld.com)
The groups and the songs that had gone before had received enthusiastic applause. (religion-online.org)