ovation — enthusiastic and prolonged applause, especially as given to a performer or public speaker
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: enthusiastic and prolonged applause, especially as given to a performer or public speaker
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈveɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's joke about homework was so bad that he received a sarcastic ovation from the audience.
- Even my cat gave me an ovation (by purring loudly) when I finally opened the tuna can.
- The Nobel Prize winner was greeted with a five-minute standing ovation.
ovation
NOUN[/oʊˈveɪʃən/]
enthusiastic and prolonged applause, especially as given to a performer or public speaker
The pianist received a thunderous ovation after her final note.
Her creation unites every nation, earning a thunderous ovation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin ovatio, meaning a lesser triumph ceremony in ancient Rome. Roman generals received either a triumphus for major victories or an ovatio for smaller ones, celebrated with cheering crowds.
Breakdown
ovatio (Latin root meaning 'lesser triumph ceremony') + -n (connecting element) → ovation
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📝Examples
“The comedian's joke about homework was so bad that he received a sarcastic ovation from the audience.”
“Even my cat gave me an ovation (by purring loudly) when I finally opened the tuna can.”
“The Nobel Prize winner was greeted with a five-minute standing ovation.”
“My presentation about pizza ingredients received an unexpected ovation from my hungry classmates.”
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