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The definition of an ovation is an enthusiastic show of appreciation, or a ceremonial tribute.

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When everyone in the audience stands up and claps after a concert, this is an example of an ovation.
When a Roman hero has done something worthy of honor but not something worthy or a triumph, the processional that the hero participates in is an example of an ovation.

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noun

in ancient Rome, a lesser ceremonial tribute to a hero whose deeds were not great enough to justify a full triumph
an enthusiastic outburst of applause or an enthusiastic public welcome

Origin: L ovatio < ovare, to celebrate a triumph, akin to Gr euazein, to rejoice, euai, a cry of Bacchic joy

See ovation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Enthusiastic, prolonged applause.
A show of public homage or welcome.
An ancient Roman victory ceremony of somewhat less importance than a triumph.

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Origin: Latin ovātiō, ovātiōn-, a Roman victory ceremony

Origin: , from ovātus

Origin: , past participle of ovāre, to rejoice

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o·vaˈtion·al adjective

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