Ovation

Word OVATION
Character 7
Hyphenation o va tion
Pronunciations /ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn/

Definitions and meanings of "Ovation"

What do we mean by ovation?

Enthusiastic, prolonged applause. noun

A show of public homage or welcome. noun

An ancient Roman victory ceremony of somewhat less importance than a triumph. noun

In Roman antiquity, a lesser triumph accorded to commanders who had conquered with little bloodshed, who had defeated a comparatively inconsiderable enemy, or whose advantage, although considerable, was not sufficient to constitute a legitimate claim to the higher distinction of a triumph. See triumph. noun

An enthusiastic reception of a person by an assembly or concourse of people with acclamations and other spontaneous expressions of popularity; enthusiastic public homage. noun

A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. noun

An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. noun

A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance. noun

A prolonged applause during which the audience stands as a sign of special appreciation or admiration. noun

Prolonged enthusiastic applause noun

A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph noun

Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) noun

A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

(by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.

(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ovation

The word "ovation" in example sentences

LOUIS In the St. Louis Cardinals 'final homestand before the All-Star break, San Francisco Giants pitcher Randy Johnson received a standing ovation from the Busch Stadium crowd as he walked off the mound en route to his 303rd career victory. ❋ Unknown (2009)

McNabb, who got a standing ovation from the Philadelphia crowd before kickoff, went 8-for-19 and threw one touchdown pass and one interception. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

He received a standing ovation from a crowd of several hundred. ❋ Post (2010)

Well, he will get a standing ovation from the state legislature when he apologizes to them during a closed door luncheon. ❋ Unknown (2009)

MSNBC, partially quoting an NPR interview: While at Harvard, received a standing ovation from the conservative Federalist Society. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There really is no way for Obama to get to 60, so why not make a move that will win a standing ovation from the press and potentially make it even more distasteful for the GOP to filibuster? ❋ Unknown (2009)

He received a standing ovation from the subcommitteeManju (Quote) ❋ Unknown (2010)

The two men got a standing ovation from a packed audience that paid from $200 to over $2,000 a ticket at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The roughly 30-second clip drew a standing ovation from the crowd in the half-filled stadium at 5: 09 ET. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Obama also won a standing ovation from the Miami crowd when he praised the recent passage of the health care reform plan. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Alou watched in a chair outside the dugout as Martinez took the mound to a standing ovation from the crowd in Ft. Lauderdale. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Emanuel received a standing ovation from the East Room audience when he entered beside Obama and Rouse, who remained several steps away from the podium throughout the event. ❋ Scott Wilson (2010)

There to accept the “Troops Choice” Award for Entertainer of the Year, from presenter Robert Downey, Jr. – the honor was bestowed by members of the military – the Blind Side Oscar winner, looking stunning in form-fitting black, leather mini-dress, received a standing ovation from the audience inside the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He scored 22 points as the Broncs eliminated rival Saint Peter's for the second year in a row, then had 21 in the loss to host Siena, earning an ovation from the Siena crowd in Albany as he left the floor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The moment of the night came with about five minutes remaining in the third period, when a video montage and ensuing standing ovation from the crowd moved Modano to tears. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He got a loud ovation from the home crowd 70 seconds into the game when he came on for his first shift. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Plekanec's power-play goal at 9: 59 tied it and drew a loud ovation from the large group of Habs fans that were among the 19,512 in attendance at Air Canada Centre. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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