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ovation
[ oh-vey-shuhn ]
noun
- an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
- Roman History. the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a commander whose victories were of a lesser degree of importance than that for which a triumph was accorded. Compare triumph ( def 4 ).
ovation
/ əʊˈɪʃə /
noun
- an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause
a standing ovation
- a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general
Derived Forms
- ˈپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·tDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ovation1
Example Sentences
“That day, we received a standing ovation from LA City Councilmembers and over 100 attendees, which gave us great confidence,” Kim told The Times in an email Thursday.
He received an excellent ovation from the Sheffield crowd as he made his way into the arena and shook hands with long-time rival Carter before the match started.
Ninety minutes later the theater erupts in cheers and an effusive standing ovation for the ecstatic young thespians.
It doesn’t mean Woodward will be in for a big ovation when he returns this weekend, during the Dodgers’ three-game series at Globe Life Field.
The final whistle at first brought groans of despair followed by a standing ovation for Villa's players and Emery as he marched down the touchline.
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