Ovation: meaning, definitions and examples

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ovation

 

[ ษ™สŠหˆveษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

event

A sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause.

Synonyms

acclaim, applause, cheering

Examples of usage

  • The actor received a standing ovation from the crowd after his performance.
  • The concert ended with a thunderous ovation from the audience.
Context #2 | Noun

performance

A formal public expression of respect or praise for someone's achievement or contribution.

Synonyms

commendation, recognition, tribute

Examples of usage

  • The award ceremony concluded with an ovation for the recipients.
  • The team's victory was met with a well-deserved ovation from the fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "ovation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ovaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beifall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepuk tangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฒะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ๆ‰‹ๅ–้‡‡ (hakushukassai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ovation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ovaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜ํ˜ธ (hwanho)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตููŠู‚ ุญุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovรกcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌขๅ‘ผ (huฤnhลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagnaรฐarlรฆti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัˆะตะผะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alqฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ovaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'ovation' originated in Latin from the verb 'ovare' which means to exult or rejoice. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially used in the sense of exultation or triumph. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a public display of appreciation or respect, particularly in the context of performances or achievements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,018, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.