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ovation

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As a noun, ovation means a victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

Meanings of ovation

6 meanings

noun

  1. ancient romeA victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

  2. A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.

  3. Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

  4. Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

    Similar: standing ovation
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. zoologyobsoleterareThe act of laying eggs.

verb

  1. informalrareTo give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by l…
standing ovation

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