Ovation

Pronunciation: /oʊˈveɪʃən/

Ovation (noun)

  1. a loud and enthusiastic show of approval by clapping hands.
  2. a lesser Roman triumph, a ceremony to honor a victorious general.

Examples

  • The actor received a standing ovation after the performance.
  • The speech ended with a loud ovation from the audience.

Common collocations: standing ovation, receive an ovation, loud ovation

Synonyms of Ovation

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ovation

  • expressing disapproval