See Also: ovation(medicine)
ovation(dictionary)
ovation(dictionary)

ovation (iou)



ovation noun. M16.
[Latin ovatio(n-), from ovat- pa. ppl stem of ovare celebrate a lesser triumph: see -ATION.]
Roman History. A processional but not triumphal entrance into Rome by a victorious commander. M16.
Exultation. M17-E19.
transf. An enthusiastic reception; esp. a sustained burst of applause. M19.
standing ovation a prolonged burst of applause during which the crowd or audience rise to their feet.
B. Castle Wedgie..got an ovation for a rousing speech.
ovational adjective of, pertaining to, or resembling an ovation M19.
ovationed adjective (colloq.) given an ovation, enthusiastically received L19.