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(oʊveɪʃən)
Word forms: plural ovations
1. countable noun
An ovation is a large amount of applause from an audience for a particular performer or speaker.
[formal]
They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation.
Synonyms: applause, hand, cheering, cheers More Synonyms of ovation
2.  See also standing ovation

ovation in British English

(əʊˈveɪʃən)
noun
1. 
an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause
a standing ovation
2. 
a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general
Derived forms
ovational (oˈvational)
adjective
Word origin
C16: from Latin ovātiō rejoicing, from ovāre to exult

ovation in American English

(oʊˈveɪʃən)
noun
1. 
in ancient Rome, a lesser ceremonial tribute to a hero whose deeds were not great enough to justify a full triumph
2. 
an enthusiastic outburst of applause or an enthusiastic public welcome
Word origin
L ovatio < ovare, to celebrate a triumph, akin to Gr euazein, to rejoice, euai, a cry of Bacchic joy

Examples of 'ovation' in a sentence
ovation

He sat down to a standing ovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Swans fans gave the Palace striker a standing ovation as he was taken off on a stretcher.
The Sun (2016)
Legend has it the Barca boss was given a standing ovation by his players.
The Sun (2016)
The standing ovation for the Spaniard said it all.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Ox came off to a huge standing ovation shortly after.
The Sun (2016)
I don't mean the standing ovation at the awards.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The World Cup winner received a standing ovation.
The Sun (2016)
The Chilean departed to a standing ovation at his old club, but from the wrong fans and for all the wrong reasons.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We both struggled to hold back the tears on stage as he received a prolonged standing ovation.
Frankie Dettori with Jonathan Powell FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)
She sat down to a standing ovation and prolonged applause.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
 Give an ovation if they take centre stage.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She received a standing ovation in parts of her speech.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She picked herself up and ran her final lap to a standing ovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In the cinema they received a standing ovation.
Giles Whittell Spitfire Women of World War II (2007)
It was not a standing ovation so much as a crouching one.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He receives a standing ovation and speaks about how films must address social issues.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He had walked off to a standing ovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He receives a standing ovation and backstage waits for the verdict that matters most.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Years ago people would go back to their old club and get a standing ovation and all the crowd would clap them.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But what is a nice centrist Democrat doing getting a standing ovation from an audience like this?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The deal was met with tears, cheers and a standing ovation after two weeks of diplomacy and wrangling.
The Sun (2015)
As she walked round the pool on her way out at the end, she was given ovation after ovation.
The Sun (2012)
The 17-year-old won a standing ovation after making a speech on how his life has been turned around by his school.
The Sun (2011)
A partial standing ovation at the close was a sign that many of her fans went home more than happy.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A standing ovation from the audience, backing from an orchestra and a thumbs up from us.
The Sun (2013)
He, too, was given an ovation.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
When you see a guy get a standing ovation, as much work has gone into that as an athlete has put into doing what he does.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

In other languages
ovation

British English: ovation NOUN
An ovation is a large amount of applause from an audience for a particular performer or speaker.
They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation.
  • American English: ovation
  • Brazilian Portuguese: ovação
  • Chinese: 欢呼
  • European Spanish: ovación
  • French: ovation
  • German: Ovation
  • Italian: ovazione
  • Japanese: 大かっさい
  • Korean: 박수갈채
  • European Portuguese: ovação
  • Latin American Spanish: ovación

(noun) 
Definition
an enthusiastic round of applause
I was pleasantly surprised by the ovation I received.
Synonyms
applause
They greeted her with thunderous applause.
hand
Let's give 'em a big hand.
cheering
cheers
praise
I have nothing but praise for my employees.
tribute
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
acclaim
She won critical acclaim for her performance.
clapping
accolade
We're always pleased to receive accolades from our guests.
plaudits
big hand
commendation
Both teams deserve commendation for their performance.
hand-clapping
acclamation
The event went ahead to universal acclamation.
laudation
Opposites
abuse,
booing
,
ridicule
,
jeers
,
mockery
,
jibes
,
derision
,
heckling
,
catcalls
Seeeulogy

Nearby words of
ovation

  • outworn
  • oval
  • ovary
  • ovation
  • oven
  • over
  • over and above

Synonyms of 'ovation'

ovation

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of commendation
Both teams deserve commendation for their performance.
Synonyms
praise,
credit,
approval,
acclaim,
encouragement,
Brownie points,
approbation,
acclamation,
good opinion,
panegyric,
encomium
in the sense of hand
Definition
a round of applause
Let's give 'em a big hand.
Synonyms
round of applause,
clap,
ovation,
big hand
in the sense of praise
Definition
the expression of admiration or approval
I have nothing but praise for my employees.
Synonyms
approval,
acclaim,
applause,
cheering,
tribute,
compliment,
congratulations,
ovation,
accolade,
good word,
kudos,
eulogy,
commendation,
approbation,
acclamation,
panegyric,
encomium,
plaudit,
laudation
in the sense of tribute
Definition
something given, done, or said as a mark of respect or admiration
The song is a tribute to Elvis Presley.
Synonyms
accolade,
testimonial,
eulogy,
recognition,
respect,
gift,
honour,
praise,
esteem,
applause,
compliment,
gratitude,
acknowledgment,
commendation,
panegyric,
encomium,
laudation
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