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ovation Definition

ova·tion (ō vās̸hən)

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

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

ovation Synonyms

ovation

n.

laudation, acclaim, applause; see praise 2.

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.

—Swanson, Gloria originally GloriaMayJosephineSvensson

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