ovation
ovation
Definition
ova·tion (ō vā′s̸hən)
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
Etymology: L ovatio < ovare, to celebrate a triumph, akin to Gr euazein, to rejoice, euai, a cry of Bacchic joy
ovation
Synonyms
ovation
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- deserve: Parry came off with 10 minutes remaining to a deserved ovation.
- stand: With the fastest rise to standing ovation I have even seen in my life.
- receive: They received a standing ovation at the end of their set.
- earn: With proper practice, you are sure to impress your potential employer and earn a standing ovation!
- get: Needless to say he got a standing ovation at the end of the solo!
- give: The Assembly gave a standing ovation to the large number of school students who attended.
Preposition: at
- end: They received a standing ovation at the end of their set.
- performance: It's scooped no less than four awards for Best Musical in London and receives a standing ovation at every performance.
Adjective modifier
- rapturous: The audience gave him a rapturous standing ovation which lasted at least 14 seconds.
- well-deserved: He finished his set to a well-deserved standing ovation.
- thunderous: Its GOD who creates, GOD who delivers, GOD who heals, and God who is worthy of a thunderous ovation of praise!
- rousing: A rousing standing ovation is what they deserved and got.
- standing: The Assembly gave a standing ovation to the large number of school students who attended.
- prolonged: The resultant prolonged standing ovation is a memory that will stay with United fans for many years to come.
Modifies a noun
- guitar: All Ovation guitars feature an adjustable steel tension rod in the neck.
Noun used with modifier
- standing: We gave him a standing ovation for his efforts.
- minute: The night I went, she had a 15 minute standing ovation!
Preposition: from
- crowd: Or you take your bow on the stage and get a standing ovation from the crowd.
- audience: The film received a standing ovation from audiences at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it moved many to tears.
- house: Hero's welcome for Galloway: Arriving tonight at Friends Meeting House he received a three-minute standing ovation from the full house.
ovation Quotes
Arriving Monday Arrange ovation.
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