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ovation
[ oh-vey-shuhn ]
noun
- an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
- 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
/ əʊˈɪʃə /
noun
- an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause
a standing ovation
- a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general
Derived Forms
- ˈپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·tDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ovation1
Example Sentences
Both men received a fantastic standing ovation when introduced to the crowd, with the spectators then treated to some high-quality snooker.
"When you see them coming into the Crucible for their match they will get a standing ovation as they did in the Masters," he added.
He marked the achievement with a fist pump and a smile after initial relief, while he got a standing ovation from the fans with Murphy joining in the applause.
“That day, we received a standing ovation from LA City Councilmembers and over 100 attendees, which gave us great confidence,” Kim told The Times in an email Thursday.
He received an excellent ovation from the Sheffield crowd as he made his way into the arena and shook hands with long-time rival Carter before the match started.
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