Definitions for ovationoʊˈveɪ ʃən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

o•va•tionoʊˈveɪ ʃən(n.)

  1. an enthusiastic public acclamation, marked esp. by loud, prolonged applause.

  2. (in ancient Rome) the ceremonial entrance of a commander whose victories did not warrant a triumph.

    Category: Ancient History

Origin of ovation:

1525–35; < L ovātiō, der. of ovāre to celebrate an ovation

Princeton's WordNet

  1. ovation, standing ovation(noun)

    enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

Wiktionary

  1. ovation(Noun)

    prolonged enthusiastic applause

  2. ovation(Noun)

    (Ancient Rome) a victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph

  3. Origin: From ovationem (accusative of ovatio).


Translations for ovation

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

ovation(noun)

cheering or applause etc to express approval, welcome etc

They gave the president a standing ovation

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