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ovation

ovation

55 4.3
A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval
  • noun
  • /oʊˈveɪʃən/
translation icon : ovación
  • Let's all give a standing ovation to this product right here because it's beautiful.
  • a standing ovation
  • receive a standing ovation

And what he means by that is you can get an unearned standing ovation.

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Examples

  • Their rendition of patriotic songs commanded a standing ovation and a few tear-filled eyes.

    Academic text (2005)
  • At this point, the entire audience stands and gives Malkovich a spontaneous standing ovation.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • But the standing ovation was nice.

  • I gave you a standing ovation when you arrived.

  • Now let's turn and give them the ovation that they deserve.

  • After this statement, he received a standing ovation from the five thousand members in attendance.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Wade got a standing ovation when the award was announced.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Each student received a rousing ovation for each effort.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And so I'd like to urge you to give our scholars an enthusiastic ovation as I now introduce them individually.

  • After his breathtaking performance, the audience erupted in a ovation that lasted for several minutes.

Synonyms

applause
vsovation
647 1.0

Clapping hands to show you like or approve something

is specifically an enthusiastic, often prolonged public show of appreciation
hand
vsovation
272 4.0

Clapping by many people to show approval

is a larger, more enthusiastic public expression than a single instance
cheering
vsovation
215 1.0

Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support

is a particularly enthusiastic, prolonged form of that crowd response
cheer
vsovation
205 1.0

A loud shout people make to show approval or support

is the sustained collective appreciation often shown through prolonged sound and motion
praise
vsovation
161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

is a particularly loud and prolonged public form of that admiration
recognition
vsovation
141 3.4

Public praise for someone's achievement or effort

is a specific enthusiastic public reaction, often shown by prolonged sound
bravo
vsovation
131 5.3

A loud shout from the audience to show approval

is broader and often longer, involving collective prolonged appreciation
appreciation
vsovation
121 3.0

An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness

is a visible and enthusiastic public form of that gratitude
round of applause
vsovation
59 1.9

A short time when many people clap to show approval

is more focused on long, enthusiastic appreciation rather than any short period
hooray
vsovation
  • Informal
43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is a longer collective expression of appreciation rather than a brief exclamation
standing ovation
vsovation
35 3.5

A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise

is a prolonged and enthusiastic public show of appreciation
kudos
vsovation
21 5.3

Praise and respect people give for doing something well

is a collective audible and physical display of that honor
big hand
vsovation
18 2.9

Loud applause from an audience to show strong approval

is a broadly enthusiastic show rather than just energetic clapping
cheers
vsovation
11 1.4

Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement

is typically longer and more physical, focusing on sustained audience reaction
clapping
vsovation
4 1.0

A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval

is the overall enthusiastic collective response rather than the single action
plaudit
vsovation
  • Formal
4 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is more about public, physical appreciation often shown by sustained clapping
salvo
vsovation
3 8.1

A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers

is usually more prolonged and sustained rather than a quick burst
acclamation
vsovation
3 6.7

Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives

is a specific kind of loud group approval focused on prolonged clapping
hand clapping
vsovation
1 1.0

Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration

refers to the full enthusiastic audience response rather than the act alone
olé
vsovation
1 8.3

A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event

is a more general prolonged audience show rather than a single shout
plaudits
vsovation
  • Formal
8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

leans more toward physical, prolonged audience appreciation rather than verbal praise
vivat
vsovation
  • Archaic
9.9

A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event

is broader and more public, usually involving sustained audience reaction

Antonyms

boo
70 5.9

A loud sound people make to show they do not like something

45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

Compounds

A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise

How Enthusiastic

ovation
55 4.3
cheering
215 1.0
applause
647 1.0

Surface Forms

ovation singular
ovations plural

Etymology

Ovation comes from the Latin verb ovare, which means 'to rejoice' and was used for a small Roman celebration of success. So an ovation today is a loud show of praise — people rejoicing with claps and cheers.