ovation

[ oh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
2. Roman History. the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a commander whose victories were of a lesser degree of importance than that for which a triumph was accorded. Compare triumph ( def 4 ).

ovation

/ əʊˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause

   a standing ovation

2. a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general

Derived Forms

• oˈvational, adjective

Other Words From

• o·vation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovation¹

1525–35; < Latin ovātiōn- (stem of ovātiō ) a rejoicing, shouting, equivalent to ovāt ( us ) (past participle of ovāre to rejoice) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovation¹

C16: from Latin ovātiō rejoicing, from ovāre to exult

Example Sentences

After a few weeks of sleeping in his car, McKagan moved into the Amor building on Orchid Street in Hollywood, behind what’s now Ovation Hollywood, and began a musical journey that saw him and his bandmates in Guns N’ Roses become one of the most recognized bands of all time, accumulating accolades, selling out stadiums and earning induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times

The King, who has also been treated for cancer, received a standing ovation from the audience when he arrived.

From BBC

On the Lakers’ most recent trip, Bronny James scored his first career NBA points to a huge ovation in Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times

The first team to pass deserves a standing ovation from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

The real Harris, emerging to an extended ovation for the live studio audience, replied in kind: “You and me both, sista.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• acclaim
• acclamation
• applause
• testimonial