ovation
noun
ova·tion ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
2
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
Synonyms
- acclamation
- applause
- cheer
- cheering
- plaudit(s)
- rave(s)
- réclame
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Example Sentences
He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage. received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
Recent Examples on the Web The 53-year-old actor, who portrays a 600-pound gay reclusive father and teacher in the film, has been collecting awards for the role and recently received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival. 
Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 When the film premiered in Venice, as captured in a viral video shot by Variety, the actor burst into tears after receiving an enthusiastic six-minute standing ovation. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Those two entered to an ovation and made their way … to Table 12. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 And lost lovers Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) will be reunited on a currently untitled series that was first announced to a standing ovation at the end of TWD's Comic-Con panel in San Diego. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The Whale at the Venice Film Festival last weekend, Fraser received a six-minute standing ovation for his role as Charlie, a 600-pound man mired in guilt and shame over having left his family. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 Did Pugh avoid eye-contact with Wilde during that four-minute standing ovation? Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The screams continued beyond the red carpet and into the Salla Grande before the screening, while afterwards the film generated a solid seven-minute standing ovation. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Fraser sobbed throughout the six-minute standing ovation, which will likely put him at the forefront of this year’s best actor Oscars race. Variety, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2022 See More
Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 When the film premiered in Venice, as captured in a viral video shot by Variety, the actor burst into tears after receiving an enthusiastic six-minute standing ovation. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Those two entered to an ovation and made their way … to Table 12. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 And lost lovers Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) will be reunited on a currently untitled series that was first announced to a standing ovation at the end of TWD's Comic-Con panel in San Diego. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The Whale at the Venice Film Festival last weekend, Fraser received a six-minute standing ovation for his role as Charlie, a 600-pound man mired in guilt and shame over having left his family. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 Did Pugh avoid eye-contact with Wilde during that four-minute standing ovation? Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 The screams continued beyond the red carpet and into the Salla Grande before the screening, while afterwards the film generated a solid seven-minute standing ovation. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Fraser sobbed throughout the six-minute standing ovation, which will likely put him at the forefront of this year’s best actor Oscars race. Variety, NBC News, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin ovation-, ovatio, from ovare to exult; akin to Greek euoi, interjection used in bacchic revels
First Known Use
1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing ovation
Kids Definition
ovation
noun
ova·tion ō-ˈvā-shən
: an expression of approval or enthusiasm made by clapping or cheering
ovation
noun
as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval received a standing ovation for the masterly performance Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- applause
- cheering
- acclaim
- praise
- acclamation
- cheer
- clapping
- réclame
- plaudit(s)
- rave(s)
- tribute
- hail
- hurrah
- hallelujah
- eulogy
- encomium
- hooray
- hosanna
- accolade
- panegyric
- commendation
- bravo
- paean
- huzzah
- compliment
- salutation
- huzza
- kudos
- hoorah
- homage
- kudo
- citation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- booing
- hissing
- whistle
- hiss
- raspberry
- boo
- sneer
- smirk
- jeer
- snort
- snicker
- hoot
- snigger
- taunt
- jibe
- gibe
- put-down