ovation
pronunciation
How to pronounce ovation in British English:
UK [əʊˈveɪʃn]
How to pronounce ovation in American English:
US [oʊˈveɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
Word Origin
- ovation (n.)
- 1530s, in the Roman historical sense, from Middle French ovation or directly from Latin ovationem (nominative ovatio) "a triumph, rejoicing," noun of action from past participle stem of ovare "exult, rejoice, triumph," probably imitative of a shout (compare Greek euazein "to utter cries of joy"). In Roman history, a lesser triumph, granted to a commander for achievements insufficient to entitle him to a triumph proper. Figurative sense of "burst of enthusiastic applause from a crowd" is first attested 1831.
Example
- 1. Mr romney won a standing ovation .
- 2. The performer received a standing ovation .
- 3. The audience responded to democratic congressman jim moran 's statement with a standing ovation .
- 4. I want to thank you for that thunderous ovation .
- 5. Let 's give him a great ovation .